Ruminant Digestion

How many stomach chambers does a Ruminant possess?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Identify the species that is classified as a Ruminant.

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What is the collective term used for organs which help to break down food in the mouth?

Identify the correct term used to describe the specialised oesophagus of a Ruminant.

• Bi-Ascending

• Bi-Fluid

• Bi-Changeable

• Bi-Directional

What is the essential source of energy for Ruminants?

• Volatile Fatty Bonds

• Volatile Fatty Acids

• Volatile Amino Acids

• Volatile Glycogen

How does the Rumen start to breakdown partially chewed food?

• Microbial Enzymatic Digestion

• Microbial Fermentation

• Bacterial Peristalsis

• Microbial Acidic Digestion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Identify the second compartment partially digested moves to for regurgitation to be initiated.

• Large Intenstine

• Caecum

• Recticulum

• Rumen

What 2 products are absorbed in the Omasum?

(Select more than 1 answer)

• Dead Cells

• Water

• Glucose

• Volatile Fatty Acids

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Where does the Omasum sit in the order of stomach compartments?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

The Abomasum uses 2 methods of digestion.

(Select more than 1 answer!)

• Hydrochloric Acid

• Microbial Fermentation

• Regurgitation

• Digestive Enzymes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7