Question

The true stomach in ruminants where most of digestion takes place is

• A. rumen
• B. omasum
• C. reticutum
• D. abomasums

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

In ruminants (.e.g., cow, goat and camel) the stomach is 4 chambered as follows:
(a) Rumen (cellulose is digested)
(b) Reticulum (cellulose is digested)
(c) Omassum (absorb water)
(d) Abomasum (true stomach)