Exploring the Cow's Digestive System

Which organ did ancient and medieval doctors consider the most important?

• Liver

• Stomach

• Heart

• Brain

What type of animals are cows classified as?

• Carnivores

• Omnivores

• Ruminants

• Herbivores

How many stomach compartments do cows have?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

What is the process of cows bringing back swallowed food to chew again called?

• Regurgitation

• Digestion

• Fermentation

• Rumination

What is the final compartment of a cow's stomach called?

• Reticulum

• Abomasum

• Omasum

• Rumen

What is the purpose of the cannula fitted in cows for research?

• To collect digestive samples

• To monitor their health

• To help them digest better

• To feed them directly into the stomach

What do volatile fatty acids (VFAs) provide for the cow?

• Protection from diseases

• A way to digest meat

• A source of energy

• Nutrients for growth

What does the research on cannulated cows help determine?

• The nutritional value of different feeds

• How to make cows grow faster

• The best type of grass for feeding

• The amount of water cows need

What influences human mood according to recent findings in nutrition?

• Vitamin intake

• Carbohydrate consumption

• Amount of water consumed

• Microbial makeup of the gut

Why is studying cattle nutrition important?

• To enhance meat quality

• All of the above

• To understand dietary impacts on climate

• To improve milk production