Parts of Cow Digestive System

What is the function of the rumen in the cow's digestive system?

• Fermenting and breaking down food

• Absorbing water and nutrients

• Storing excess food

• Producing enzymes for digestion

Which part of the cow's digestive system is also known as the 'true stomach'?

• Cowabunga

• Moomasum

• Abomasum

• Udderly

What is the function of the omasum in the cow's digestive system?

• Absorb water and nutrients

• Grinding food into smaller pieces

• Producing digestive enzymes

• Storing food temporarily

What is the main function of the esophagus in the cow's digestive system?

• Storing food before digestion

• Producing digestive enzymes

• Absorbing nutrients from the food

• Transporting food from the mouth to the stomach

Where does the majority of nutrient absorption take place in the cow's digestive system?

• Small intestine

• Liver

• Stomach

• Large intestine

What is the main function of the large intestine in the cow's digestive system?

• Producing enzymes for breaking down food

• Digesting food and absorbing nutrients

• Storing excess water and electrolytes

• Absorbing water and electrolytes, and storing and eliminating waste

What type of digestive process takes place in the rumen?

• Fermentation

• Excretion

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

What is the function of the small intestine in the cow's digestive system?

• Absorption of nutrients

• Storing waste

• Producing enzymes

• Breaking down food

What is the role of the omasum in the cow's digestive system?

• Absorb water and nutrients

• Produce digestive enzymes

• Store food temporarily

• Break down cellulose