Ans digestion

Front

What does a gizzard contain?

Back

Grit and gravel.

Front

What is the beginning of the digestive system?

Back

The mouth.

Front

How many stomachs does a ruminant animal have?

Back

4.

Front

What is the largest part of the 4 compartment stomachs?

Back

Rumen.

Front

What is the true stomach in a ruminant?

Back

Abomasum.

Front

What is the function of the mouth in digestion?

Back

The mouth is where digestion begins, as food is mechanically broken down by chewing and mixed with saliva.

Front

What role does the gizzard play in digestion?

Back

The gizzard grinds food, often with the help of grit and gravel, to aid in digestion.

Front

What are the four compartments of a ruminant stomach?

Back

Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum.

Front

What is the function of the rumen?

Back

The rumen stores and ferments food, allowing for microbial digestion.

Front

What is the role of the reticulum in digestion?

Back

The reticulum collects smaller digesta and moves it into the omasum.