Animal Digestive Systems

Animal Digestive Systems

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the rumen in the digestive system of ruminants?

Back

The rumen serves as a fermentation chamber where microbes break down fibrous plant material, allowing for nutrient absorption.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the reticulum in the digestive process?

Back

The reticulum collects smaller digesta particles and moves them into the omasum, and it also plays a role in the regurgitation process for cud chewing.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of the omasum?

Back

The omasum absorbs water and nutrients from the digested food before it moves to the abomasum.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the abomasum and how does it differ from the other stomach chambers?

Back

The abomasum, known as the true stomach, is where enzymatic digestion occurs, similar to the stomach of non-ruminants.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the small intestine in the digestive system?

Back

The small intestine is where most nutrient absorption occurs, aided by enzymes from the pancreas and bile from the liver.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the process of regurgitating food to chew it again in ruminants?

Back

This process is called rumination.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four main compartments of a ruminant's stomach?

Back

The four compartments are the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum.

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