Copy of ANS1- 6.01- Digestion.pptx

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for animal scientists to understand the differences between ruminant, monogastric, and avian digestive systems?

• To improve animal nutrition and health

• To identify animal species

• To increase animal size

• To reduce animal lifespan

Fill in the Blank

The process of breaking feed down into simple substances that can be absorbed by the body is called ___.

Multiple Choice

Which type of digestive system is characterized by a stomach divided into multiple chambers and the ability to digest large amounts of roughages?

• Ruminants

• Non-ruminants

• Monogastric animals

• Hind-gut fermenters

Open Ended

Describe the process of 'chewing the cud' and its significance in ruminant digestion.

Open Ended

Explain the difference in digestion between ruminant and non-ruminant animals.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following animals are considered monogastric?

• Cattle

• Swine

• Goats

• Sheep

Multiple Select

Select all animals that are hind-gut fermenters.

• Horses

• Rabbits

• Guinea pigs

• Cattle

Multiple Choice

Which specialized structures are found in avian species to aid in digestion?

• Crop, proventriculus & gizzard

• Rumen, reticulum & omasum

• Esophagus, stomach & intestines

• Cecum, colon & rectum

Open Ended

Explain the role of absorption in the digestive process and why amino acids are important for animals.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms describes a small mass of feed that has been chewed and swallowed by animals?

• Bolus

• Chyme

• Enzyme

• Microbe

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Which of the following are components of gastric juice?

• Water

• Mucus

• Hydrochloric acid

• Amino acids

Fill in the Blank

The process of chewing food is called ___

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the process of peristalsis in the digestive system?

• Voluntary muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract

• Involuntary muscular contractions that create wave-like movements to move canal contents

• Absorption of nutrients through the intestinal wall

• Grasping feed with lips, tongue, and/or teeth

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are functions of villi in the digestive system?

• Increase surface area for absorption

• Aid in the movement of food through the digestive tract

• Produce digestive enzymes

• Store nutrients

Fill in the Blank

Bacteria and protozoa found in the rumen and reticulum aid in the digestion of ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a part of the ruminant digestive system?

• Rumen

• Reticulum

• Crop

• Omasum

Open Ended

What are the components of ruminant digestive system?

Open Ended

Describe the role of microbial fermentation in the digestive process of ruminant animals.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following animals is NOT a ruminant?

• Cattle

• Sheep

• Goats

• Horse

Multiple Select

Which organs are part of the ruminant digestive system as shown in the diagram?

• Rumen

• Omasum

• Reticulum

• Pancreas

Fill in the Blank

The beginning of the digestive tract in ruminants is the ___.

Open Ended

Explain how the tongue aids in the digestive process of ruminants.

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the esophagus in ruminants?

• Absorbing nutrients

• Guiding bolus from mouth to stomach

• Producing saliva

• Breaking down food with enzymes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of animal digestive systems?

• Ruminant

• Monogastric

• Avian

• Amphibian

Open Ended

What are the 3 different types of digestive systems and how do they differ?