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poultry digestive tract
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where is the esophagus, what is it's function
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to transport food from the mouth to the crop
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where is the crop, what is it's function
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a temporary storage pouch in the esophagus where food is held and softened before being passed on to the stomach (gizzard) for further digestion
where is the liver, what is its function
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plays a role with digestion and metabolism, regulating the production of eggs, storage, and release of lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins
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where is the proventriculus, what is its function
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(also known as the true stomach) is where digestion primarily begins
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(where is the gizzard, what is its function
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where is the gizzard, what is its function
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as a muscular grinder, breaking down food into smaller pieces by using small stones that the chicken swallows alongside its food
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where is the pancraes, what is its function
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produces enzymes needed for digestion and metabolism
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where is the duodenum, what is its function
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to further digest food coming from the stomach by mixing it with digestive enzymes, allowing for the absorption of nutrients like glucose and other key elements
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where is the gall bladder, what is its function
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a storage organ for bile, a fluid produced by the liver that helps break down fats during digestion
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where is the jejunum, what is its function
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the primary site for absorbing most nutrients from digested food, including amino acids, sugars, and fats
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where is the mickels diverticulum (MD), what is its function
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aids in the absorption of residual yolk material in the newly hatched chick, providing a vital source of nutrients during the initial stages of life.
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where is the ileum, what is its function
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responsible for absorbing nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, as well as water, from the digested food
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where is the caeca, what is its function
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responsible for absorbing nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, as well as water, from the digested food
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where is the caeca, what is its function
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where is the caeca, what is its function
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where is the caeca, what is its function
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