Ruminant Digestive System Flashcard

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Where does the majority of mechanical digestion occur?

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In the mouth and stomach.

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What is the process responsible for chewing in the digestive system?

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Mastication.

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Where are the teeth located in ruminants?

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Only in the lower dental arcade.

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What type of diet do ruminants primarily rely on?

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Forages and roughages.

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What do ruminants primarily eat?

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Grain, hay, grass.

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What is the role of the rumen in ruminants?

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The rumen is a fermentation chamber where microbes break down fibrous plant material.

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What is prehension in the context of ruminant feeding?

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Prehension is the act of grasping food with the mouth.

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What is the function of saliva in ruminants?

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Saliva helps in moistening food and contains enzymes that begin the digestion process.

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What is the significance of the reticulum in the ruminant digestive system?

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The reticulum collects smaller digesta particles and moves them into the rumen for fermentation.

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How does the omasum contribute to digestion in ruminants?

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The omasum absorbs water and nutrients from the digested food.