Nutrients
What nutrient is the most important for animals to have?
Give an example of an animal that is a Ruminant :
Sheep, Cow, Goat, Deer, Giraffe etc.
How many compartments does a Ruminants stomach have ?
Four
What is the largest compartment in a Ruminants Stomach ?
Is a white tailed deer a Ruminant or a Monogastric ?
Ruminant
What is an example of a Roughage ?
Hay / Grass / Straw etc.
Is a horse a Ruminant ?
No
If an animal has a stomach with 1 compartment it's called a what ?
Monogastric
Which compartment is known for sorting food, looks like honeycomb and is responsible for regurgitation ?
The Reticulum
Does a cow have 4 stomachs ?
No (4 compartments)
What nutrient is important for muscle development and the repair of tissues ?
What organ connects the Mouth to the Rumen ?
Esophagus
If the gas that is produced in the Rumen is not released what can happen ?
What compartment looks similar to carpet ? (Contains microorganisms that break down feed)
Rumen
What is Mastication another word for ?
Chewing
What is the main difference in Macronutrients and Micronutrients ?
Macro are needed in larger amounts (protein, water) Micro are needed in smaller amounts (minerals)
What is Cud ?
Regurgitated feed that is chewed twice
(chewed twice to break down feed / get more nutrients)
What is the most common way that cows release the gas that is produced in the Rumen ?
Belching (burping)
What compartment is known as the "true stomach" ?
The Abomasum
What is a Gizzard ?
Muscular organ in a chicken that breaks down feed
What are the 6 main nutrients ?
Water, Minerals, Vitamins, Proteins, Carbs, Fats
What process occurs in the Rumen where microorganisms break down food ?
Fermentation
What compartment of a Ruminant stomach is most similar to a humans ?
Abomasum
What compartment is known for absorbing water and substances ? (has many folds)
The Omasum
What does the word Prehension mean ?
How an animal gathers food