Ruminant vs Monogastric Digestive Systems Quiz

Which animals have a monogastric digestive system?

• Cows

• Chickens

• Sheep

• Pigs

What is the function of the small intestines in monogastric animals?

• Store food

• Produce bile

• Break down cellulose

• Absorb nutrients

What is the function of the crop in chickens and poultry?

• Break down cellulose

• Store food

• Absorb nutrients

• Produce bile

What is the main function of the rumen in ruminant animals?

• Produce bile

• Break down cellulose

• Store food

• Absorb nutrients

What do microbes in the rumen convert cellulose and starch into?

• Non-protein nitrogen

• Volatile fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Simple sugars

What is the main benefit of ruminant animals in the production of amino acids?

• They can produce their own amino acids

• They can absorb amino acids from the environment

• They can store amino acids in their stomachs

• They can convert amino acids from plants

What can microbes in the rumen produce with the use of microbes?

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin D

What is one of the biggest differences between ruminant and monogastric animals?

• Ability to fly

• Ability to produce vitamin C

• Ability to convert grass into protein

• Ability to hibernate

What is the main function of the large intestines in monogastric animals?

• Break down cellulose

• Absorb water

• Store food

• Absorb nutrients

What is the function of the gizzard in chickens and poultry?

• Produce bile

• Grind up the food

• Store food

• Absorb nutrients