Livestock Digestive Systems

In cow, the food goes first into _________.

• Reticulum

• Rumen

• Omasum

• Abomasum

Which part of the cow's stomach is primarily responsible for fermentation?

• Rumen

• Reticulum

• Omasum

• Abomasum

In which part of the digestive system of ruminants does the majority of microbial digestion occur?

• Rumen

• Reticulum

• Omasum

• Abomasum

What is the main function of the omasum in ruminants?

• Absorb water and nutrients

• Ferment food

• Digest proteins

• Store food

Which of the following animals is a non-ruminant?

• Cow

• Sheep

• Horse

• Goat

What is the primary role of the abomasum in the digestive system of ruminants?

• Fermentation

• Protein digestion

• Water absorption

• Fat digestion

Which enzyme is secreted in the abomasum of ruminants to aid in protein digestion?

• Pepsin

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Cellulase

In ruminants, what is the function of the reticulum?

• Trap foreign objects

• Absorb nutrients

• Digest cellulose

• Store food

Which of the following is a characteristic of the digestive system of ruminants?

• Single-chambered stomach

• Four-chambered stomach

• Gizzard

• Crop

What is the primary function of the rumen in the digestive system of ruminants?

• Fermentation of plant material

• Absorption of nutrients

• Digestion of proteins

• Storage of food