Ruminant Digestive System

Color in the reticulum on the diagram.

Color in the abomasum on the diagram.

Color in the cecum on the diagram.

Color in the esophagus on the diagram.

Color in the rumen on the diagram.

Color in the omasum on the diagram.

Color in the small intestine on the diagram.

Color in the large intestine on the diagram.

Which compartment of the stomach is considered the "true stomach" where acids break down food by means of chemical digestion?

• Rumen

• Reticulum

• Omasum

• Abomasum

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

• Water absorption

• Fermentation and storage

• Nutrient absorption

• Regurgitation