17 Questions
What is the main site of microbial fermentation of feeds in ruminants?
Rumen
Which stomach compartment is responsible for grinding and reducing feed into finer particles before it enters the abomasum?
Omasum
Which part of the ruminant stomach functions similarly to a monogastric stomach?
Abomasum
Which stomach compartment aids in the regurgitation of feed back to the mouth in ruminants?
Reticulum
In which type of animal stomach would you find a four-compartment structure?
Cattle
What is the main function of mastication in the digestive process?
To mix feed with the saliva for easier swallowing
How does insalivation contribute to the digestive process?
By mixing feed with saliva
What is the function of rumination in ruminant animals?
To regurgitate and rechew feed for further digestion
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for both prehension and insalivation?
Mouth and Buccal Cavity
What is the role of the pharynx in the digestive process?
To serve as a common passage for feed and air
How does the esophagus function in the digestive system?
To connect the stomach to the mouth
Which part of the poultry's digestive system functions as a temporary storage of food?
Crop
What is the function of the liver in the digestive system of animals?
Secretes bile for fat emulsification
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for bacterial digestion of fiber?
Cecum
In ruminant animals, what is the function of the rumen?
Bacterial fermentation
Which type of animal has a one-compartment stomach and includes species like pigs?
Monogastric
What characterizes herbivorous monogastric animals in terms of digestion?
Functional cecum for roughage utilization
Learn about the four compartments of the stomach in ruminant animals such as cattle, carabao, sheep, and goats. Understand the functions of each compartment including rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum.
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