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Explain the differences between an Herbivore, Carnivore, and Omnivore. |
Herbivore- Primarily eats plants. Has grinding teeth and/or dental pads.
Carnivore- Primarily eats meat. Has only sharp teeth for tearing and ripping.
Omnivore- Eats plants and meat. Has sharp teeth and grinding teeth. |
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What does monogastric mean? |
Has a single stomach. |
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Name the 4 major parts of a ruminants digestive system. |
1- Reticulum 2- Rumen 3- Omasum 4-Abomasum |
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Name the 5 key functions of the gastrointestinal tract. |
1- Prehension 2- Mechanical grinding or mastication 3- Chemical digestion of food 4- Absorption of nutrients and water 5- Temporary storage and elimination of unabsorbed waste. |
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What does prehension mean? |
Grasping. The ability to grasp food. |
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Define mastication. |
Chewing |
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What are 2 other names for the digestive tract? |
1- Alimentary tract 2- Gastrointestinal (GI) tract |
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Name the 3 salivary glands. |
1- Parotid 2- Mandibular 3- Sublingual |
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Describe the parts of the dental formulas below and whether it is for an adult of juvenile.
1- i3/3 c1/1 p3/2 2- I3/3 C1/1 P3/2 M1/1 |
~I=Incisors, C=Canines, P=Premolars, M=Molars ~The first number is the number of teeth on the maxilla, the second number is on the mandible. ~Each formula represents one half of the mouth.
1- lowercase used for juveniles. 2- Uppercase used fro adults. |
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Monogastric stomach |
Name the 7 parts of the monogastric stomach. |
