Understanding the Cow's Digestive System

What is the function of the esophagus in the monogastric digestive system?

• Absorb nutrients

• Transport food to the stomach

• Break down food

• Store food

Non-ruminant animals can utilize large amounts of roughages because of their large ______.

• Stomach

• Intestine

• Liver

• Heart

True or False: Non-ruminant animals have a complex stomach with multiple compartments.

• True

• False

Which of the following animals is classified as Avian?

• Pigs

• Chickens

• Goats

• Horses

Fill in the blank: _______ are classified as Monogastrics.

• Dogs

• Sheep

• Ostrich

• Turkeys

Which of the following animals is classified as a Monogastric?

• Cats

• Ostrich

• Sheep

• Horses

Fill in the blank: _______ are classified as Ruminants.

• Deer

• Dogs

• Beef Cattle

• Rabbits

Which category do Goats belong to?

• Avian

• Monogastrics

• Ruminants

• Hind Gut Fermentors

Which digestive system allows animals to eat large amounts of roughages?

• Monogastric

• Ruminant

• Avian

• Hindgut Fermenter

What is the primary function of the beak in birds?

• To chew food

• To crush, tear, or hold feed before swallowing

• To digest food

• To store food