Absorption of Water and Electrolytes From the Large Intestine of Sheep
J. F. Hecker, W. Larry Grovum
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J. F. Hecker, W. Larry Grovum
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Rate of passage of digesta, lumen diameter, and rates of absorption of water, sodium, and potassium w~re calculated from wet weight, dry weight, and sodium and potassium content of digesta in segments of the large intestine of six sheep given 800 g lucerne chaff per day.
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Rate of passage of digesta, lumen diameter, and rates of absorption of water, sodium, and potassium w~re calculated from wet weight, dry weight, and sodium and potassium content of digesta in segments of the large intestine of six sheep given 800 g lucerne chaff per day.
Key concepts: Potassium, Sodium, Animal science, Chaff, Electrolyte, Absorption of water, Absorption (acoustics), Lumen (anatomy)