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What is The small worm-like outgrowth at the end of the cecum called?

The small worm-like growth at the end of the cecum is called the appendix.


Name the small projection that contains lympathic tissue attached to cecum?

The small projection that contains lymphatic tissue attached to the cecum is known the appendix. The full name is actually vermiform appendix which is derived from its appearance which look like a worm.


What is the Peculiar worm-like amphibian?

They are called caecilians.


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What are the Bristles on the ventral surface of a worm called?

The bristles on the ventral surface of a worm are called setae. These setae help the worm move and anchor itself while burrowing through soil or substrate.


What pouch is by your small intestine?

The pouch located by the small intestine is called the cecum. It is the beginning of the large intestine and connects to the ileum, which is the last portion of the small intestine. The cecum also houses the appendix, a small tube-like structure that extends from it. The cecum plays a role in the absorption of fluids and salts after the digestion process.


In which group of living things is the cecum the largest?

The cecum is largest in herbivorous animals, such as herbivorous mammals like cows and horses. These animals have a larger cecum to help with the fermentation of plant material and the breakdown of cellulose.


What animals do not have a cecum?

Birds, carnivores like cats and dogs, and some fish are examples of animals that do not have a cecum. The cecum is a specialized structure found in herbivores that assists in the digestion of plant material.


Cecum in deer longer or shorter than cecum in tiger?

The cecum in deer is longer than the cecum in tigers. The cecum is an important part of the digestive system that helps break down cellulose in plant material. As herbivores, deer need a longer cecum to aid in the digestion of their plant-based diet, while carnivores like tigers have shorter cecums since they primarily consume meat.


What is sometimes called a grub?

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What and where is cecum superiorly?

The cecum is a pouch-like structure located at the beginning of the large intestine, specifically positioned in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. Superiorly, it is bordered by the ileocecal junction, where the ileum of the small intestine connects to the cecum. The cecum is also located beneath the ascending colon, which lies superior to it.


What hangs off the end of the cecum?

The appendix hangs off the end of the cecum. It is a small, tube-like organ that is part of the digestive system.