Quiz on Digestion

Where does digestion occur?

• In the alimentary canal

• In the bloodstream

• In the lungs

• In the skin

Which part of the cow's digestive system is labeled as "Abomasum"?

• The first stomach

• The second stomach

• The third stomach

• The fourth stomach

Which part of the cow's digestive system is responsible for grinding food?

• Rumen

• Reticulum

• Omasum

• Abomasum

What is the purpose of enzymes in the stomach?

• To harden food

• To soften food and begin nutrient breakdown

• To cool the stomach

• To transport food

Which compartment of the ruminant stomach is known as the "honey comb"?

• Rumen

• Reticulum

• Omasum

• Abomasum

What is the capacity of the rumen in a cow?

• 2 gallons

• 4 gallons

• 40 gallons

• 10 gallons

Which part of the digestive system is involved in the back-and-forth movement of digesta?

• Omasum

• Abomasum

• Rumen

• Reticulum

What is the purpose of remastication in rumination?

• To digest food

• To smash and break up less digestible parts of food

• To absorb nutrients

• To eliminate waste

Which structure in the digestive system is responsible for nutrient absorption?

• Liver

• Small intestine

• Pancreas

• Gallbladder