Monogastric

Which of the following animals has a monogastric digestive system?

• Cow

• Sheep

• Goat

• dog

What is the role of saliva in the digestive process of both monogastric and ruminant animals?

• Regulate body temperature

• Moisturize and break down food

• Absorb nutrients

• Produce bile

• Animals that possess a single-compartment stomach

• Examples: monogastric animals, hind-gut fermenters, and avian species

Which of the following animals is considered monogastric?

• Horse

• Cow

• Dog

• Sheep

What is the primary function of the monogastric stomach?

• Fermentation of cellulose

• Absorption of nutrients

• Mechanical and chemical digestion

• Storage of food

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

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Esophagus

In monogastric animals, where does the initial breakdown of carbohydrates begin?

• Stomach

• Mouth

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

Which enzyme is secreted in the saliva of monogastric animals to aid in digestion?

• Pepsin

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Trypsin

What is a common characteristic of monogastric animals?

• They have a four-chambered stomach

• They primarily digest cellulose

• They have a single-chambered stomach

• They regurgitate food for re-chewing

Which of the following is NOT a monogastric animal?

• Pig

• Chicken

• Cow

• Cat