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2. Cat anatomy - Wikipedia

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   The short length of the digestive tract of the cat causes cats' digestive system to weigh less than other species of animals, which allows cats to be active predators. [31] While cats are well adapted to be predators they have a limited ability to regulate catabolic enzymes of amino acids meaning amino acids are constantly being destroyed and ...

3. Pancreatitis (veterinary) - Wikipedia

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   In cats, a study found an association with inflammatory bowel disease and cholangitis with pancreatitis. [27] Triaditis is a medical condition/term for when a cat has all three conditions. 50–67% of cats with pancreatitis have triaditis. In cats with cholangitis 50–80% have pancreatitis. The cause of this and the relationship between the ...

4. Monogastric - Wikipedia

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   A monogastric digestive system works as soon as the food enters the mouth. Saliva moistens the food and begins the digestive process. (Note that horses have no (or negligible amounts of) amylase in their saliva). After being swallowed, the food passes from the esophagus into the stomach, where stomach acid and enzymes help to

5. Are Dogs Lactose Intolerant? What Experts Advise About ...

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   If they experience digestive issues within 12 to 24 hours of consuming dairy products, lactose intolerance could be the culprit. This is a good thing to know before sharing people food with your dog !

6. Digestive enzyme - Wikipedia

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   Digestive enzymes independently came about in carnivorous plants and animals. [16] [17] [18] Some carnivorous plants like the Heliamphora do not use digestive enzymes, but use bacteria to break down the food. These plants do not have digestive juices, but use the rot of the prey. [19] Some carnivorous plants digestive enzymes: [20] Hydrolytic ...

7. Intestinal villus - Wikipedia

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   There are also enzymes (enterocyte digestive enzyme) on the surface for digestion. Villus capillaries collect amino acids and simple sugars taken up by the villi into the blood stream. Villus lacteals ( lymph capillaries ) collect absorbed chylomicrons , which are lipoproteins composed of triglycerides, cholesterol and amphipathic proteins, and ...