Equine Physiology Workbook

21. What breaks down fats, carbs & proteins? (be specific) ___________________________

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22. Carbohydrates, proteins and lipids must be broken down into what before it is

absorbed? _______________________________________________________________

23. What is peristalsis? ________________________________________________________

24. What are segmentations and where do they occur? ______________________________

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25. Is fibre digestible by horses? ________________________________________________

26. What type of fermenter is a horse? ___________________________________________

27. Fermentation occurs in aerobic conditions… T or F? ______________________________

28. What is sugar metabolized to in the cecum? ____________________________________

29. What are the VFA’s? What is their function? ___________________________________

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30. What are feces? How are the formed? ________________________________________

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