Alimentary System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology

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The Alimentary Tract (Canine) - Copyright Prof. Pat Mccarthy

Control of Feeding

• Feeding Methods
• Functions of the GIT
• Control of the GIT
• Control of Motility
• Control of GIT Secretions
• Phases of Gastric Secretion
• Neuroendocrine Regulation of Feeding
• The Vomit Reflex
• Mastication
• Deglutition

Oral Cavity

• Lips
• Cheeks
• Hard Palate
• Soft Palate
• Teeth & Gingiva
• Salivary Glands
• Tongue
• Oropharynx

Stomach

• The Monogastric Stomach
• The Stomach of the Ruminant
  • Oesophageal Groove
  • Volatile Fatty Acids
  • Eructation
  • Rumination
• The Camelid Stomach

Small Intestine

• Duodenum
• Jejunum
• Ileum

Large Intestine

• Caecum
• Colon
• Rectum
• Anus

• Hindgut Fermenters

The Liver

• The Gall Bladder

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References

Creators

• Natalie Brown RVC
• Sarah Hamilton RVC