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==Structure==

==Structure==

   

   

The caecum communicates with the [[Small Intestine Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|ileum]] via the '''ileal orifice''' and with the [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] via the '''caecocolic orifice'''.

The caecum communicates with the [[Ileum - Anatomy & Physiology|ileum]] via the '''ileal orifice''' and with the [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] via the '''caecocolic orifice'''.

It consists of a base, body and apex. The apex is the blind-ending portion. It is attached to the [[Small Intestine Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|ileum]] by a fold of peritoneum called the '''ileocaecal fold'''.

It consists of a base, body and apex. The apex is the blind-ending portion. It is attached to the ileum by a fold of peritoneum called the '''ileocaecal fold'''.

==Function==

==Function==

'''1. Microbial Fermentation'''

'''1. Microbial Fermentation'''

The contribution of this is [[#Species Differences|species dependant]]. The products of fermentation are [[Volatile Fatty Acids|VFAs]].

The contribution of this is [[#Species Differences|species dependant]]. The products of fermentation are [[Volatile Fatty Acids|volatile fatty acids (VFAs)]].

'''2. Absorption'''

'''2. Absorption'''

'''3. Transportation'''

'''3. Transportation'''

Segmental contractions facilitate absorption and microbial actitivity. Every 3-5 minutes, segmentation is replaced by ''mass movements''. This is similar to peristalsis, but large portions of the caecum contract simultaneously to move chyme into the [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]].

Segmental contractions facilitate absorption and microbial activity. Every 3-5 minutes, segmentation is replaced by ''mass movements''. This is similar to peristalsis, but large portions of the caecum contract simultaneously to move chyme into the [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]].

==Species Differences==

==Species Differences==

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