Front

Ruminants have ___ complex stomach structures.

Back

4

Front

What is the main gas produced during digestion in the rumen?

Back

Carbon dioxide and methane

Front

What can be done to prevent hardware disease in some domesticated ruminants?

Back

Place magnet in reticulum.

Front

Name the part that produces bile.

Back

Liver

Front

What animal is a pseudo ruminant?

Back

Horses

Front

Define ruminant.

Back

A ruminant is an animal that has a complex stomach with multiple compartments, allowing it to digest fibrous plant material.

Front

What is the function of the rumen?

Back

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

Front

Explain the role of the reticulum in ruminant digestion.

Back

The reticulum works with the rumen to mix and regurgitate food for further digestion.

Front

What is the significance of methane production in ruminants?

Back

Methane is a byproduct of fermentation in the rumen and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.

Front

Identify the four compartments of a ruminant's stomach.

Back

Rumen, reticulum, omasum, abomasum.