Ruminant

Question 1

Ruminants

Answer 1

• the tongue
• the salivary glands
• the gastrointestinal tract consisting of:
  
  • the mouth
  • the oesophagus
  • rumen
  • reticulum
  • omasum
  • abomasum
  • small intestine
  • large intestine
• pancrease
• liver
• gallbladder

Question 2

Tongue

Answer 2

• directs food into mouth and roll around
• the food is mixed with saliva and swalloed quickly
• saliva contains no enzymes

Question 3

Oesophagus

Answer 3

• food is passed through and taken to the rumen

Question 4

Rumen

Answer 4

this is where plant material sits untils is broken down. Fats are absorbed through the walls of the rumen

Question 5

Reticulum

Answer 5

• has a honeycomb filter that stops larger particles from entering the next part of the stomach. The large particles are sent back to the rumen for further digestion

Question 6

Omasum

Answer 6

this is where water from the food is absorbed and can also filter out any particles of food thats left

Question 7

Abomasum

Answer 7

Is where hydrochloric acids and enzymes enter to allow fats, proteins and carbs can be extracted.

Question 8

Small intestine

Answer 8

where nutrient absorption takes place

Question 9

Pancrease

Answer 9

where pancreatic juice is secreated along with bile from the gallbladder this reduces acidity

Question 10

large intestine

Answer 10

absorption of water and any remaining nutrients

Question 11

Caecum

Answer 11

a pouch sits between the small intestine and large intestine. the bacteria within continues to ferment the foodstuff

Question 12

Liver

Answer 12

it produces bile as well as controlling hormones that control enzyme secretion, and a storage of various minerals and vitamins

Question 13

Dentition

Answer 13

herbivores have no upper incisors

Question 14

common ruminan aniamls

Answer 14

• sheep
• cows
• goats