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The abomasum is considered the fermentation vat.

Cellulolytic bacteria digest starch. 

Older animals have more water in their body than younger animals do. 

Chief cells in the stomach lining secrete pepsin.

Definition:  The process that breaks down feed into simple substances that can be absorbed by the body.  A.   Nutrition B.   Papilla C.   Nutrient D.  Reverse Peristalsis E. Esophageal Groove F. Digestion G. Feedstuff H. Enzyme I.            Proximate Analysis J. Ration K. Rumination L. Cud M. Essential Nutrient N. Feed O. Photosynthesis P. As-Fed Q. Ash R. Absorption    

The ____________________ resembles a honeycomb. 

Hydrochloric acid in the stomach is produced from __________________ cells.

What is the primary energy source for ruminants? 

Definition: A daily allocation of feed.  A.   Nutrition B.   Papilla C.   Nutrient D.  Reverse Peristalsis E. Esophageal Groove F. Digestion G. Feedstuff H. Enzyme I.            Proximate Analysis J. Ration K. Rumination L. Cud M. Essential Nutrient N. Feed O. Photosynthesis P. As-Fed Q. Ash R. Absorption    

Definition: Mass of regurgitated feed (ingesta). A.   Nutrition B.   Papilla C.   Nutrient D.  Reverse Peristalsis E. Esophageal Groove F. Digestion G. Feedstuff H. Enzyme I.            Proximate Analysis J. Ration K. Rumination L. Cud M. Essential Nutrient N. Feed O. Photosynthesis P. As-Fed Q. Ash R. Absorption