Ruminant Digestion Part 2

The reticulum

• absorbs nutrients

• works with the rumen to mix food

• ferments food

• digests food

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The reticulum in cattle is_____gallons.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The omasum

• grinds food up

• ferments food

• digests food

• absorbs food

The omasum in cows is________gallons

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The abomasum is the __________.

• true stomach where food gets digested.

• cecum.

• stomach where food is fermented.

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The abomasum in cattle is____________gallons.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The small intestine in cattle is_______feet long.

• 77

• 99

• 16

• 130

The abomasum in sheep is

• 4 gallons

• 3 gallons

• 4 quarts

• 3 quarts