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The caecum is the beginning pouch area of the large intestine and is used for digestion of high fiber materials and often serve as storage zones for cellulose digesting bacteria. Since the area is larger the time to fill and pass material is longer.
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Is the caecum important?
The importance of the caecum depends on the species. For carnivores and omnivores (such as humans and dogs), the caecum is not important. For herbivores, like the horse, the caecum is important because it houses bacteria that help it breakdown food (eg. cellulose).
What helps digest cellulose?
cecum or caecum
What human organ corresponds to the caecum?
appendix
What does the appendix extend from?
Caecum or Cecum
What is a caecectomy?
A caecectomy is the surgical removal of the caecum.
How large is a sheep's caecum?
The sheep's caecum is quite big and this is what makes it possible for sheep to digest fiber. This is a large pouch that is found at the end of the large intestine.
Is grade 3 colitis of the caecum dangerous?
yes
The intestinal caecum produces which digestive enzyme?
Amylase
What animal has the biggest caecum?
the elephant has the biggest cecum
Junction between the small and large intestine is the?
Caecum
What part of the digestive system contains the caecum?
The Large Intestine
Which part of the digestive system contains the caecum?
The large intestine
