Digestive System Quiz

What replaces upper incisors in ruminants?

• A hard dental pad

• Sharp canines

• A soft palate

• Extra molars

What is the primary function of peristalsis?

• To move food and fluids through the digestive system

• To store waste

• To break down food chemically

• To absorb nutrients

What is the main function of the reticulum?

• To absorb water

• To produce digestive enzymes

• To capture small particles and heavy objects

• To digest proteins

What is the role of villi in the small intestine?

• To secrete digestive enzymes

• To increase surface area for absorption

• To produce hormones

• To store nutrients

What is the primary function of the caecum?

• To produce insulin

• To ferment cellulose

• To store bile

• To absorb water

What is the structure of the rumen compared to?

• A smooth surface

• Wet carpet

• A sponge

• A honeycomb

What is the omasum often referred to as?

• The butcher's bible

• The honeycomb

• The nutrient sponge

• The digestive sac

What is the primary function of the omasum?

• To absorb water and minerals

• To secrete digestive enzymes

• To store food

• To produce bile