F+N

Question 1

Major nutrients:

Answer 1

• Carbohydrates.
• Protein.
• Fats/lipids.
• Vitamins.
• Nutrients.
• Water.

Question 2

Rumen

Answer 2

First part of the stomach. Container for plant material to sit until it’s been sufficiently broken down.

Question 3

Recticulum

Answer 3

Has a honeycomb “filter” that stops larger particles from entering the next part of the stomach.

Question 4

Omasum

Answer 4

Water from food is absorbed and can also filter out any remaining particles that are too big to enter the final compartment.

Question 5

Abomasum

Answer 5

Hydrochloric acid and a range of other enzymes are secreted, allows nutrients to be extracted.

Question 6

Intestinal wall muscle layers

Answer 6

• Serosa (outermost layer).
• Longitudinal muscle.
• Circular muscle.
• Submucosa.
• Mucosa (innermost layer).