Digestive System Anatomy in Cats

The video tutorial provides a detailed walkthrough of the digestive structures in a cat, covering the salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, and accessory organs like the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. It also explains the peritoneal extensions and mesentery, offering insights into their functions and anatomical positions.

What is the location of the left parotid salivary gland in the cat?

• Next to the paw

• Close to the ear

• Near the tail

• Under the belly

Which part of the stomach is known for its bulging shape?

• Cardia

• Fundus

• Pylorus

• Lesser curvature

What is the primary function of the pyloric sphincter?

• To absorb nutrients

• To produce enzymes

• To regulate gastric motility

• To store bile

Which part of the small intestine is the shortest?

• Colon

• Duodenum

• Jejunum

• Ileum

How can you distinguish the small intestine from the large intestine in a cat?

• By color

• By length

• By width

• By texture

What is the function of the ileocecal valve?

• To connect the stomach to the esophagus

• To separate the small intestine from the large intestine

• To produce bile

• To store digestive enzymes

Which organ is often difficult to locate in a cat due to its color variations?

• Pancreas

• Spleen

• Gallbladder

• Liver

What is the role of the mesentery in the digestive system?

• To support and hold the intestines in place

• To produce digestive enzymes

• To absorb nutrients

• To store bile

Which organ is described as a 'fatty apron' over the abdominal organs?

• Gallbladder

• Pancreas

• Greater omentum

• Liver

What is the primary function of the gallbladder in the cat?

• To produce insulin

• To store bile

• To absorb nutrients

• To digest proteins