Ruminant Digestive System

Front

How many compartments are found in the stomach of a ruminant?

Back

4

Front

Which of the following best describes the term, cud?

Back

A ball - like mass of feed brought up from the stomach to be rechewed.

Front

Which letter represents the reticulum? Options: B, C, D, E

Back

C

Front

What is the function of the reticulum?

Back

Traps foreign materials such as wire, nails, and so forth.

Front

Which letter represents the omasum? Options: B, C, D, E

Back

D

Front

What is the function of the omasum?

Back

Grinds and removes some of the water from the feed.

Front

Which of the following best describes the term, roughage?

Back

Feedstuffs that are high in fiber, low in energy, and are 50 to 65 percent digestible.

Front

Which letter represents the rumen? Options: B, C, D, E

Back

B

Front

What is the function of the rumen?

Back

Solid feed is mixed and partially broken down.

Front

All of the following are found in the ruminant stomach and help aid in digestion EXCEPT: Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa, Gastric acid

Back

Gastric acid