ANS I 501

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What is digestion?

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The process of breaking feed down into simple substances that can be absorbed by the body.

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What can ruminants digest compared to nonruminants?

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Ruminants can digest large amounts of roughages.

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What does the interior lining of the reticulum resemble?

Back

A honeycomb pattern.

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What type of animal has a low-pH stomach where food is chewed and swallowed?

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Monogastric animals.

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What is the function of the esophagus in ruminants?

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It guides the bolus from the mouth to the stomach.

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What are ruminants?

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Animals that have a specialized stomach with multiple compartments for digesting rough plant material.

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What is the role of saliva in digestion?

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Saliva helps to moisten food and contains enzymes that begin the digestion of carbohydrates.

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What is the difference between monogastric and ruminant digestion?

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Monogastric animals have a single-chambered stomach, while ruminants have a multi-chambered stomach.

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What is the reticulum's role in ruminant digestion?

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It acts as a filter and helps in the fermentation of food.

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What is the significance of roughages in ruminant diets?

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Roughages are high in fiber and are essential for the proper functioning of the ruminant digestive system.