Across
- 2. the number of essential nutrients recognized
- 3. The essential nutrient that is the most concentrated form of food energy
- 7. The most important of the essential nutrients
- 9. The stomach breaks down this essential nutrient
- 11. Horses are considered a ___________ fermenter.
- 14. The cud in a ruminant is formed here
- 17. AKA chewing
- 19. The main digestive enzyme in the stomach
- 22. The fat-soluble vitamins
- 23. Type of muscle that makes up the ruminant esophagus
- 24. The middle segment of the small intestine
- 25. Herbivores have the largest one of these in their digestive tract
- 27. Fiber and Glucose are both types of this nutrient
- 29. Excess amounts of this mineral can lead to hypertension and kidney disease
- 30. Deficiencies in iron can lead to this condition
- 33. Produces insulin and glucagon
- 34. Produces bile that helps in fat absorption
- 35. The first segment of the small intestine
- 36. Number of chambers in the ruminant stomach
Down
- 1. This complex carbohydrate can help weight loss
- 4. This is the “true” stomach in the ruminant
- 5. Protein, carbohydrates, and fat provide the body with this
- 6. The lips and tongue are considered these types of organs
- 8. These structures make up proteins (two words)
- 10. The largest chamber in the ruminant stomach
- 12. Water helps regulate body ______.
- 13. The stomach produces this to help protect from developing ulcers
- 15. The main site of chemical digestion and nutrient absorption (two words)
- 16. Carbohydrates come in _____ and complex forms
- 18. Deficiencies in calcium and phosphorus can lead to this condition
- 20. This animal does not have a gall bladder
- 21. This essential nutrient helps regulate the body’s chemical processes
- 26. Salivary ____ helps break down lipids for absorption
- 28. The method by which the body takes in and uses nutrients from food
- 31. The last segment of the small intestine
- 32. The water-soluble vitamins