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The true stomach in ruminants, Where most of digestion takes place is

a)

Rumen

b)

Omasum

c)

Reticulum

d)

Abomasum



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The true stomach in ruminants, Where most of digestion takes place is

a)

Rumen

b)

Omasum

c)

Reticulum

d)

Abomasum

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

(d)

In ruminants (  cow, goat and camal) the stomach is four chambered as follows:

(a) Rumen ( cellulose is digested)

(b) Reticulum (cellulose is digested)

(c) Omasum (absorb water)

(d) Abomasum ( true stomach)

Gastric gland are found only in abomasum for the secretion of gastric juice.  Abomasum is responsible for protein digestion, from their the food passes to small intestine for further digestion.

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