Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards

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Question	Answer	Article
What processes occur in the caecum?	Microbial fermentation, absorption of VFAs and transportation of chyme	Link to Answer Article
What are mass movements?	When large parts of the caecum have a peristaltic contraction at the same time to move chyme into the colon	Link to Answer Article
What are the main histological differences of the caecum compared to the small intestine?	No villi; no submucosal glands; large lymphatic nodules in the lamina muscularis; and an increased number of mucous glands.	Link to Answer Article
In which species does the most caecal microbial fermentation take place?	Equine species	Link to Answer Article
How is the canine caecum unique?	It has no direct connection to the ileum	Link to Answer Article
How many taenia does the pig's caecum have?	Three; ventral; lateral; and medial.	Link to Answer Article

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