Ruminant Stomach Quiz

How many parts does the ruminant stomach have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which of the following animals have rumens?

• Cows

• Sheep

• Goats

• All of the above

What is the main structural component of the plant cell wall that humans cannot digest?

• Starch

• Lignin

• Cellulose

• Glucose

What do ruminants have in their stomach that helps in the digestion of cellulose?

• Hydrochloric acid

• Specialized structures

• Microorganisms

• Enzymes

Which part of the ruminant digestive system is known for its honeycomb structure?

• Rumen

• Reticulum

• Omasum

• Abomasum

What is the first part of the ruminant stomach where fermentation occurs?

• Rumen

• Reticulum

• Omasum

• Abomasum

Which part of the ruminant digestive system is primarily involved in water absorption?

• Rumen

• Reticulum

• Omasum

• Abomasum

What is the largest compartment of a ruminant's stomach called?

• Abomasum

• Reticulum

• Omasum

• Rumen

What is the topmost layer of the Rumen Feed Storage diagram?

• Yesterday's Feed

• Today's Hay

• Gas

• Water

What is directly below the Gas layer in the Rumen Feed Storage diagram?

• Yesterday's Feed

• Today's Hay

• Water

• Minerals