Digestive System of Avian

Digestive System of Avian

An understanding of the avian digestive system is essential for developing an effective and economical feeding program for your poultry flock and for recognizing when something is wrong and taking necessary actions to correct the problem.

The digestive system of any animal is important in converting the food the animal eats into the nutrients its body needs for growth, maintenance, and production (such as egg production). An animal's body breaks down food through both mechanical and chemical means. In many animals, mechanical action involves chewing; however, because birds do not have teeth, their bodies use other mechanical action. Chemical action includes the release of digestive enzymes and fluids from various parts of the digestive system. After being released from food during digestion, nutrients are absorbed and distributed throughout the animal's body.

Digestive System of Human and Rabbit

Digestive System of Human and Rabbit

Mammals such as humans have a variety of organ systems

Mammals such as humans have a variety of organ systems

Muscular layers of stomach

Muscular layers of stomach

Symptoms of Peptic Ulcer Disease

Symptoms of Peptic Ulcer Disease

The Effects of Alcohol Human Body

The Effects of Alcohol Human Body

The Effects of Alcohol chart takes a look at the potential problems and risk factors associated with excessive alcohol consumption. Topics that are covered by graphics and text include the effects of alcohol on the nervous system, cirrhosis of the liver and fetal alcohol syndrome. Additional sections examine the topics of intoxication levels and alcoholism.

The Diseases of Digestive System

Diseases of the Digestive System

The Diseases of the Digestive System chart is a detailed overview of digestive system issues. The main graphic shows the system with labeled organs and cut-away views showing internal diseases such as ulcerative colitis and polyps.

Appendix Diagrams

Appendix Diagrams