Ruminant Digestive System Flashcard

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What is the function of the dental pad in ruminants?

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It is a flat, thick structure for chewing.

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What is the primary role of the esophagus in the digestive system?

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To transport food from the mouth to the stomach.

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What is the correct order of the cow's digestive system after the mouth?

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Mouth, Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum.

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What is another name for the rumen?

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Fermentation Vat.

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What is the main job of the digestive system?

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Break down foods into nutrients that can be used by the body.

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What is the role of the rumen in ruminants?

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It serves as a fermentation chamber where microbes break down fibrous plant material.

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What is the function of the reticulum in the ruminant digestive system?

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It collects smaller digesta particles and moves them into the omasum.

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What is the purpose of the omasum in ruminants?

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It absorbs water and nutrients from the digested food.

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What is the abomasum often referred to as?

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The true stomach.

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How do ruminants differ from non-ruminants in digestion?

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Ruminants have a specialized stomach with multiple compartments for fermentation.