Ruminant Digestion

Front

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

Back

85%

Front

What is the texture of the rumen?

Back

Carpet

Front

What is the texture of the reticulum?

Back

Honeycombed

Front

Which is the largest section of the stomach that has an interior lining resembling carpet?

Back

Rumen

Front

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

Back

Omasum

Front

What is the primary function of the rumen in ruminant digestion?

Back

Fermentation of food and absorption of nutrients.

Front

What role does the reticulum play in ruminant digestion?

Back

It helps in the formation of cud and the mixing of food.

Front

What is the function of the omasum in ruminant digestion?

Back

Absorption of water and nutrients.

Front

What is the final chamber of the ruminant stomach where enzymatic digestion occurs?

Back

Abomasum

Front

How does the structure of the rumen aid in its function?

Back

Its large surface area and muscular walls facilitate fermentation.