Describe the anatomy and function of the small intestine. What is the main region of food absorption? Include any ducts which feed into the small intestine.

5. Give a function of cach of the following parts of the digestive tract. Functions Part Teeth Tongue Salivary glands Esophagus Stomach Small intestine Large intestine Uvula Epiglottis ftho digest ive tract listed

4. List, define, and give the location of the five processes of the digestive system.

. How many compartments are there in a ruminant digestive system?

6. Name the sphincters that control movement betwecen the parts of the digestive tract listed below. Name of the sphincter Location the sphincter Between the laryngopharynx and the esophagus Between the esophagus and the stomach Between the stomach and the duodenum Between the ileum of the small intestine and the cecum Between the anus and the exterior: smooth muscle Between the anus and the exterior: pelvic diaphragm (skeletal)

8. Bands of smooth muscle called taenia coli extend along the surface of the large intestine. What is the function of the taenia coli?

1.  Name the four accessory digestive organs, and the important function(s) of      each: Accessory organ 1 : _____________________________            Function:   Accesory organ 2: ______________________________             Function:   Accessory organ 3: ______________________________             Function:   Accessory organ 4: _______________________________             Function:

Number 9

Describe the specificities of chicken digestive system.