Agriscience Final Review 3

Front

Which term refers to the part of a structure closest to the belly? (Options: Anterior, Posterior, Ventral, Dorsal)

Back

Ventral

Front

Which of the following digestive structures is considered to be the true stomach in ruminants? Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum

Back

Abomasum

Front

What man-made, physical object is placed into the side of live cattle so scientists can access the rumen to study the contents during digestion?

Back

Cannula

Front

Which of the following animals are considered ruminants? Cattle, Sheep, Deer, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

What compartment is considered the first "stomach" of a ruminant?

Back

Rumen

Front

Which of the following is not present in ruminants? Upper incisors, Lower incisors, Dental pad, Premolars

Back

Upper incisors

Front

How many liters of saliva can a steer produce in a day?

Back

50 liters

Front

Which of the following is not abundantly present in saliva? Water, Minerals, Digestive enzymes, All of the above

Back

Digestive enzymes

Front

Ruminants chew food

Back

Using premolars and molars, On one side of the jaw and then on the other, That has already been swallowed and brought back up through the esophagus, All of the above

Front

On average, how much time per day do ruminants spend grazing?

Back

Eight hours