Ruminant digestive system

Cattle and sheep are classified as ruminants.

• True

• False

The ruminant stomach has four compartments. The rumen, _______ , omasum and abomasum.

Fill in the missing compartment.

What is the function of the folds inside the omasum?

• To increase the surface area for the absorption of water

• To increase the surface area for the production of gastric juices

• To increase the surface area for the absorption of nutrients

• To decrease the surface area for the absorption of water

What is the pH of the rumen?

• pH 2

• pH 6.5 - 7.2

• pH 5.5 - 6.2

• pH 7.5

Which compartment is known as the 'true stomach'.

• Rumen

• Reticulum

• Omasum

• Abomasum

The rumen has a honeycomb like appearance.

• True

• False