Digestion Review 3

What structure governs the passage of food material from the abomasum to the small intestine?

• Omasum

• Pylorus or pyloric valve

• Cecum

• Large intestine

The "leaves of the Bible" are associated with what structure?

• Rumen

• Reticulum

• Omasum

• Abomasum

Which of the following make up the small intestine?

• Duodenum

• Ileum

• Jejunum

• All of the above

In the abomasum, which portion secretes mucus?

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Dorsal

• Ventral

What is the function of the omasum?

• To prevent large particles from going further

• To add water to the material

• To absorb water

• To prevent large particles from going further and to absorb water

The cecum is comparable to what human organ?

• Gallbladder

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Appendix

Hairballs are

• Undesirable

• Found in rumens

• Comprised mainly of hair

• All answers are correct

Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Esophagus

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

• Protein digestion

• Fermentation of plant material

• Absorption of water

• Secretion of digestive enzymes

Which of the following is not a part of the ruminant stomach?

• Rumen

• Reticulum

• Duodenum

• Abomasum