Nutrient/Digestion System Exam Review

A ruminant digestive system contains (one / four) stomach compartment(s).

• one

• four

A monogastric digestive system contains (one / four) stomach compartment(s).

• one

• four

The (rumen / reticulum) is the largest stomach compartment of a ruminant animal.

• rumen

• reticulum

The (mouth / esophagus) is the first part of the digestive system.

• mouth

• esophagus

Ingredients on a feed tag are listed in (ascending / descending) order.

• ascending

• descending

A (dog / cow) is an example of a ruminant animal.

• dog

• cow

A (cat / lamb) is an example of a monogastric animal.

• cat

• lamb

(Prehension / Mastication) is the way animals gather the food into their mouths.

• Prehension

• Mastication

(Prehension / Mastication) is the act of chewing in order to break down the particle size to increase surface area.

• Prehension

• Mastication

(Water / Lipids) help regulate the body’s temperature.

• Water

• Lipids