Chapter 15 Flashcards

1
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Digestion in the Ruminant in the mouth?

A

No upper incisors
Dental Pad
Particle size reduction by teeth grinding
Saliva - moistens food, more importantly provides a buffer for rumen, the rumen microorganisms produce volatile fatty acids

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Digestion in the esophagus in the ruminant?

A

Same general function as in monogastrics

Complex stomach comprised of four compartments.

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3
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The four different parts of the stomach compartments in Ruminant digestion?

A

Rumen, Reticulum, Omassum, and Abomasum

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Rumen

A

Contents is equal to about 20% body weight of the animal

Volume - 5-60 gallons of liquids and 2-50 pounds of dry material

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5
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What composes the forestomach?

A

Rumen, Recticulum and Omassum

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6
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What is the lining of the forestomach?

A

Stratified Squamos epithelium

“layered, scaly”

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What is the main function of the Rumen?

A

acts as the site of anaerobic bacterial fermentation

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