Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards
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| What processes occur in the caecum? | Microbial fermentation, absorption of VFAs and transportation of chyme
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| What are mass movements? | When large parts of the caecum have a peristaltic contraction at the same time to move chyme into the colon
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| 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.
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| In which species does the most caecal microbial fermentation take place? | Equine species
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| How is the canine caecum unique? | It has no direct connection to the ileum
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| How many taenia does the pig's caecum have? | Three; ventral; lateral; and medial.
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