Ruminant Digestive System Flashcard

Front

Which part of the ruminant digestive system is responsible for the initial breakdown of food?

Back

Rumen

Front

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

Back

True stomach for digestion

Front

Which part of the ruminant digestive system is directly connected to the mouth?

Back

Esophagus

Front

Which of the following is a part of the digestive system? Heart, Lungs, Esophagus, Kidneys

Back

Esophagus

Front

What is the function of the stomach in the digestive system?

Back

To break down food

Front

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for nutrient absorption? Options: Mouth, Small intestine, Pharynx, Anus

Back

Small intestine

Front

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Back

To break down nutrients into usable molecules

Front

Which of the following is the first stage of the digestive process? Chewing, Swallowing and mixing of food, Biting, Digestion and absorption of nutrients

Back

Biting

Front

What stage of the digestive process involves the absorption of nutrients?

Back

Digestion and absorption of nutrients

Front

Which stage of the digestive process comes immediately after chewing?

Back

Swallowing and mixing of food