Ruminant Digestion

Front

What percentage of stomach capacity do the rumen and reticulum make up?

Back

85%.

Front

What is the texture of the reticulum?

Back

Honeycombed.

Front

What is the largest section of the stomach that resembles carpet?

Back

Rumen.

Front

What is the round, muscular part of the stomach with many layers of tissue?

Back

Omasum.

Front

What is the function of the large intestine in ruminant digestion?

Back

Absorbs water and adds mucus to undigested feed to form feces.

Front

What are the four main compartments of a ruminant's stomach?

Back

Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum.

Front

What is the primary function of the rumen?

Back

Fermentation of food.

Front

What role does the reticulum play in ruminant digestion?

Back

It helps in the formation of cud.

Front

What is the main purpose of the omasum?

Back

Absorption of water and nutrients.

Front

What is the abomasum often referred to as?

Back

The true stomach.