Ag Science - Strand 4 - Animal Physiology

Front

The enzyme amylase breaks down starch into:

Back

maltose

Front

The saliva of cattle contains the compound sodium bicarbonate. What is the function of the compound?

Back

to maintain the pH of the rumen between 6.5 and 7.2

Front

Identify the third compartment of the ruminant stomach

Back

omasum

Front

What happens to food that is too big to be broken down by the microorganisms in the rumen?

Back

it is regurgitated back up to the mouth and is rechewed again

Front

Which part of the ruminant digestive system has the same function as the stomach in the pig's digestive system?

Back

abomasum

Front

The folds inside the omasum increase the surface area for the __________________________________

Back

absorption of water

Front

The oesophageal groove forms a channel in young calves and lambs from the mouth to the ________.

Back

abomasum

Front

Pigs are monogastric animals and therefore do not have a rumen to help break down __________

Back

cellulose

Front

Name the organ that produces bile

Back

liver

Front

Where is bile stored?

Back

gall bladder