Question

1. which structure in the horses digestive system acts as a fermentation vat for digesting fibrous material?

a. stomach
c. cecum
b. small intestine
d. esophagus

1. what is the normal body temperature of a healthy adult horse?

a. 98.6°f (37°c)
b. 100.5°f (38.1°c)
c. 102.5°f (39.2°c)
d. 104°f (40°c)

1. which of these horse breeds is known for its use in dressage and originated in spain?

a. andalusian
b. clydesdale
c. morgan
d. standardbred

1. what is the approximate length of a horses small intestine?

a. 5 - 10 feet
b. 15 - 20 feet
c. 30 - 40 feet
d. 70 - 80 feet

Explanation:

1. The cecum in a horse's digestive system contains microbes that ferment fibrous material.
2. The normal body temperature of a healthy adult horse is around \(100.5^{\circ}F(38.1^{\circ}C)\).
3. The Andalusian breed is known for dressage and originated in Spain.
4. The approximate length of a horse's small intestine is \(70 - 80\) feet.

Answer:

1. C. Cecum
2. B. \(100.5^{\circ}F(38.1^{\circ}C)\)
3. A. Andalusian
4. D. \(70 - 80\) feet