Basic Knowledge
True or False: A cow has 4 stomachs.
False.
What is the first compartment of the cows stomach?
Rumen
How many compartments are in the cows stomach?
4 compartments
What is the second compartment of the cows stomach?
Reticulum
What type of digestive system does a cow have?
Ruminant
What is the third compartment of the cows stomach?
Omasum
True/False: Cows are the only animals with ruminant digestive systems.
What is the final compartment of the cows stomach?
Abomasum
Which compartment is labeled the "true stomach" in the ruminant digestive system?
Abomasum.
Which compartment looks like a honeycomb?
Reticulum