Warm up quiz on ruminant system
What is the function of the Rumen?
Acts as the true stomach
Ferments the feed
Absorbs water
Collects heavy feed and foreign objects
What is the appearance of the Omasum?
Honeycomb
Smooth Muscle surface
Many papillae (looks like carpet)
Pages of a book
What two components of the Abomasum break down feed?
Water
Hydrochloric Acid
Microbes
Digestive Enzymes