Question

Below is an illustration of the digestive system of livestock

1. Name one livestock with the digestive system illustrated above. 
2. Name the part labelled:
   • E  
   • F
3. State two functions of the part labelled part G.

Answer 1

1. Cattle/sheep/goat
2. E - Abomasum/True stomach  
   F - Reticulum/Honey comb  
3. Functions of rumen(G)
   • Temporary storage of food before regurgitation
   • Fermentation of food
   • Microbial digestion 
     • Synthesis of vitamin B complex
     • Synthesis of Amino acids
     • Breakdown of protein to peptides
     • Breakdown of carbohydrates and cellulose to carbon(iv)oxide and volatile fatty acids
   • Absorption of ammonia gas & fatty acids