Ruminant Digestive System

Front

Which compartment of the stomach is considered the "true stomach" where acids break down food by means of chemical digestion?

Back

Abomasum

Front

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

Back

Water absorption

Front

Which compartment of the stomach is at risk for "hardware disease"? Options: Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum

Back

Reticulum

Front

Which of these lists the stomach compartments in order? Abomasum, Omasum, Reticulum, Rumen, Reticulum, Rumen, Omasum, Abomasum, Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum, Omasum, Abomasum, Rumen, Reticulum

Back

Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum

Front

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for helping the animal digest fiber? Options: Omasum, Small Intestine, Cecum, Large Intestine

Back

Cecum

Front

What is the primary function of the rumen?

Back

Storage and fermentation