Animal Digestive Systems Flashcard

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What is the most prevalent microorganism found in the rumen?

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Bacteria are the most prevalent microorganisms found in the rumen, playing a crucial role in the digestion of fibrous plant material.

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Which of the following is not a pseudo-ruminant animal?

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Sheep are not pseudo-ruminants; they are true ruminants.

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What type of digestive system is found in ruminant animals?

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Ruminant animals have a ruminant digestive system, which includes a specialized stomach with multiple compartments.

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Which of the following animals is not a ruminant?

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Horse is not a ruminant; it has a monogastric digestive system.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, essential for various bodily functions.

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What is a ruminant?

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Ruminants are animals that have a specialized stomach with four compartments, allowing them to digest fibrous plant material.

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What is the function of the rumen?

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The rumen serves as a fermentation chamber where microorganisms break down complex plant materials.

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Name an example of a ruminant animal.

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Examples of ruminant animals include cows, sheep, and goats.

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What is the role of microorganisms in the rumen?

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Microorganisms in the rumen help in breaking down cellulose and other complex carbohydrates, aiding digestion.

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What is a pseudo-ruminant?

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Pseudo-ruminants are animals that have a single-chambered stomach but exhibit some ruminant-like behaviors, such as chewing cud.