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|q1=True or False: The avian tongue has a bone in it? | |q1=True or False: The avian tongue has a bone in it? | ||
|a1=True | |a1=True | ||
| − | |l1= | + | |l1=Avian Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure and Function |
|q2=In which direction are the horny papillae of the tongue facing? | |q2=In which direction are the horny papillae of the tongue facing? | ||
|a2=Caudally | |a2=Caudally | ||
| − | |l2= | + | |l2=Avian Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology#Histology |
|q3=Are taste buds present on the avian tongue? | |q3=Are taste buds present on the avian tongue? | ||
|a3=Yes | |a3=Yes | ||
| − | |l3= | + | |l3=Avian Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology#Histology |
|q4=Which substances are present in avian saliva? | |q4=Which substances are present in avian saliva? | ||
|a4=Amylase | |a4=Amylase | ||
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|q5=What is the function of the crop? | |q5=What is the function of the crop? | ||
|a5=Store of food | |a5=Store of food | ||
| − | |l5=Crop- Anatomy and Physiology | + | |l5=Crop - Anatomy and Physiology |
|q6=Which nerve innervates the crop? | |q6=Which nerve innervates the crop? | ||
|a6=Vagus nerve (CN X) | |a6=Vagus nerve (CN X) | ||
| − | |l6=Crop- Anatomy and Physiology#Innervation | + | |l6=Crop - Anatomy and Physiology#Innervation |
|q7=Pigeons slough their epithelial cells of the crop to produce which substance? | |q7=Pigeons slough their epithelial cells of the crop to produce which substance? | ||
|a7=Crop milk | |a7=Crop milk | ||
| − | |l7=Crop- Anatomy and Physiology#Species Differences | + | |l7=Crop - Anatomy and Physiology#Species Differences |
|q8=What structure connects the proventriculus to the gizzard? | |q8=What structure connects the proventriculus to the gizzard? | ||
|a8=The isthmus | |a8=The isthmus | ||
| − | |l8= | + | |l8=Proventriculus - Anatomy & Physiology |
|q9=What is the function of the proventriculus? | |q9=What is the function of the proventriculus? | ||
|a9=Secrete digestive enzymes | |a9=Secrete digestive enzymes | ||
| − | |l9= | + | |l9=Proventriculus - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure and Function |
|q10=What type of epithelium lines the proventriculus? | |q10=What type of epithelium lines the proventriculus? | ||
|a10= | |a10= | ||
*Glandular epithelium | *Glandular epithelium | ||
*Columnar | *Columnar | ||
| − | |l10= | + | |l10=Proventriculus - Anatomy & Physiology#Histology |
|q11=True or False: Parietal cells are present in the proventriculus? | |q11=True or False: Parietal cells are present in the proventriculus? | ||
|a11=False | |a11=False | ||
| − | |l11= | + | |l11=Proventriculus - Anatomy & Physiology#Histology |
|q12=How many layers of lamina muscularis are present in the proventriculus and in the gizzard? | |q12=How many layers of lamina muscularis are present in the proventriculus and in the gizzard? | ||
|a12= | |a12= | ||
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*Middle circular | *Middle circular | ||
*Outer longitudinal | *Outer longitudinal | ||
| − | |l12= | + | |l12=Proventriculus - Anatomy & Physiology#Histology |
|q13=What is the function of the gizzard? | |q13=What is the function of the gizzard? | ||
|a13=Mechanical digestion | |a13=Mechanical digestion | ||
| − | |l13= | + | |l13=Gizzard - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure and Function |
|q14=Why does the gizzard appear yellow in colour? | |q14=Why does the gizzard appear yellow in colour? | ||
|a14=It is yellow due to bile reflux from the duodenum | |a14=It is yellow due to bile reflux from the duodenum | ||
| − | |l14= | + | |l14=Gizzard - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure and Function |
|q15=What type of epithelium is present in the gizzard? | |q15=What type of epithelium is present in the gizzard? | ||
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*Keratinised | *Keratinised | ||
*Koilin cuticle present | *Koilin cuticle present | ||
| − | |l15= | + | |l15=Gizzard - Anatomy & Physiology#Histology |
| − | |q16=Which species do not have a | + | |q16=Which species do not have a crop? |
|a16= | |a16= | ||
*Raptors | *Raptors | ||
*Owls | *Owls | ||
*Gulls | *Gulls | ||
| − | |l16= | + | |l16=Gizzard - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure and Function |
|q17=What organ is present in between the duodenal loops? | |q17=What organ is present in between the duodenal loops? | ||
|a17=The pancreas | |a17=The pancreas | ||
| − | |l17= | + | |l17=Avian Intestines - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure |
|q18=Where do the pancreatic and bile ducts enter the duodenum? | |q18=Where do the pancreatic and bile ducts enter the duodenum? | ||
|a18=In the caudal part | |a18=In the caudal part | ||
| − | |l18= | + | |l18=Avian Intestines - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure |
|q19=What is the Vitelline Diverticula? | |q19=What is the Vitelline Diverticula? | ||
|a19= | |a19= | ||
*Small outgrowth of the jejunum | *Small outgrowth of the jejunum | ||
*Connect to yolk sac in the embryo | *Connect to yolk sac in the embryo | ||
| − | *Also called | + | *Also called Meckel's diverticulum |
| − | |l19= | + | |l19=Avian Intestines - Anatomy & Physiology#Vitelline Diverticula |
|q20=How many caeca are present in avians? | |q20=How many caeca are present in avians? | ||
|a20=Two | |a20=Two | ||
| − | |l20= | + | |l20=Avian Intestines - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure |
|q21=What type of epithelium and glands lines the caeca? | |q21=What type of epithelium and glands lines the caeca? | ||
|a21= | |a21= | ||
*Columnar | *Columnar | ||
*Mucous cells | *Mucous cells | ||
| − | |l21= | + | |l21=Avian Intestines - Anatomy & Physiology#Histology |
|q22=Which avian species does not have caeca? | |q22=Which avian species does not have caeca? | ||
|a22=Parrots | |a22=Parrots | ||
| − | |l22= | + | |l22=Avian Intestines - Anatomy & Physiology#Species Differences |
|q23=What colour is the avian liver? | |q23=What colour is the avian liver? | ||
|a23=Dark brown | |a23=Dark brown | ||
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|q26=What part of the cloaca does the alimentary system terminate in? | |q26=What part of the cloaca does the alimentary system terminate in? | ||
|a26=The coprodeum | |a26=The coprodeum | ||
| − | |l26= | + | |l26=Avian Vent and Cloaca - Anatomy & Physiology#The Cloaca |
</FlashCard> | </FlashCard> | ||
| − | [[Category:Alimentary | + | [[Category:Alimentary System Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards]] |
| + | [[Category:Avian Flashcards]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:59, 23 February 2015
| Question | Answer | Article | |
| True or False: The avian tongue has a bone in it? | True
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| In which direction are the horny papillae of the tongue facing? | Caudally
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Link to Article | |
| Are taste buds present on the avian tongue? | Yes
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Link to Article | |
| Which substances are present in avian saliva? | Amylase
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Link to Article | |
| What is the function of the crop? | Store of food
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Link to Article | |
| Which nerve innervates the crop? | Vagus nerve (CN X)
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Link to Article | |
| Pigeons slough their epithelial cells of the crop to produce which substance? | Crop milk
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Link to Article | |
| What structure connects the proventriculus to the gizzard? | The isthmus
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Link to Article | |
| What is the function of the proventriculus? | Secrete digestive enzymes
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Link to Article | |
| What type of epithelium lines the proventriculus? |
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Link to Article | |
| True or False: Parietal cells are present in the proventriculus? | False
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Link to Article | |
| How many layers of lamina muscularis are present in the proventriculus and in the gizzard? |
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Link to Article | |
| What is the function of the gizzard? | Mechanical digestion
|
Link to Article | |
| Why does the gizzard appear yellow in colour? | It is yellow due to bile reflux from the duodenum
|
Link to Article | |
| What type of epithelium is present in the gizzard? |
|
Link to Article | |
| Which species do not have a crop? |
|
Link to Article | |
| What organ is present in between the duodenal loops? | The pancreas
|
Link to Article | |
| Where do the pancreatic and bile ducts enter the duodenum? | In the caudal part
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Link to Article | |
| What is the Vitelline Diverticula? |
|
Link to Article | |
| How many caeca are present in avians? | Two
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Link to Article | |
| What type of epithelium and glands lines the caeca? |
|
Link to Article | |
| Which avian species does not have caeca? | Parrots
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Link to Article | |
| What colour is the avian liver? | Dark brown
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Link to Article | |
| How many lobes does the avian liver have? |
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Link to Article | |
| Which species do not have a gall bladder? |
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Link to Article | |
| What part of the cloaca does the alimentary system terminate in? | The coprodeum
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Link to Article | |