1st chamber of a ruminant's stomach. Serves as a filter, honeycomb shaped, formation of cud
What is reticulum
100
Number of stomachs a monogastric animals have.
What is one
100
The beginning of the digestive system
What is the mouth
100
Needed for growth and repair
Helps form muscles, internal organs, skin, hair, wool, feathers, hoofs and horns
What is protein
100
Organ generally useless, but is used for Modified Monogastric digestion in breaking down cellulose
What is cecum
200
The second chamber of a ruminants stomach primary site for microbe digestion. "Large fermentation tank" is a way to describe its function.
What is rumen
200
Final section of the small intestine, mostly absorption
What is the ileum
200
Involuntary movement of food down the esophagus.
What is peristalsis
200
Furnish energy for body functions, growth and reproduction
The largest part of the animal’s food supply
and usually the fibrous part of the diet
Include sugars, starch and cellulose
What is carbohydrates
200
Feed, high in fiber and relatively low in digestible nutrients
What is roughage
300
The third chamber of a ruminants stomach. Used for absorption.
What is omasum
300
Middle section of the small intestine, some digestion and some absorption occur
What is jejunum
300
Type of acid found in the stomach
What is HCL
300
Form cholesterol, steroids and other body compounds
Found in every cell in the body
Affect the condition of skin and hair
They also provide energy reserves, protection for
vital organs, and they insulate the body
What is fats
300
Oats, Wheat, Barley, are all classed as _____________
What are grains
400
The fourth chamber of a ruminants stomach. Serves as the "true" stomach.
What is the abomasum
400
First and shortest section of the small intestine, most digestion occurs here.
What is duodenum
400
Two types of salivary enzymes
What are lipase and amalayse
400
Primarily found in bones and teeth
Important in blood for the carrying of
oxygen
Regulates heartbeat with potassium,
sodium
and calcium
What is minerals
400
Extras that supply the body with additional nutrients not obtained from diet
What is supplements
500
This part of the ruminants digestive system comprises about 3/4 of the entire 4 chamber system
What is the rumen
500
Stores bile, which your body needs to break down and digest fats
What is gall bladder
500
The stomach enzyme for breaking food down
What is pepsin
500
Are only needed in small amounts
Are essential for life and health
Provide a defense against disease, promote growth and reproduction
Contribute to the general health of the animal
What is vitamins
500
Tool/Method used to balance a feed ration.
What is Pearson Square or modified algebraic method