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Ann [662]
3 years ago
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Cows have an incredible digestive system which is highly evolved to process grass in unique ways. Please research and write a sh

ort essay regarding the function of the 4 bovine stomachs and how they all work together to process complex carbohydrates. Be sure to include the function of the reticulum, rumen, omasum, and abomasum.
Biology
1 answer:
riadik2000 [5.3K]3 years ago
6 0

Answer: Ruminants have complex digestive system.

Explanation:

Rumen: It is a sac like structure and first region of the stomach of the cow. It is connected with the esophagus. It forms the storage of the food and convert the food in the form of ball called cud.

Reticulum: It is a honeycomb like structure. It is attached with rumen. It holds and stores the heavy and dense components of the food.

Omasum: It lined with folds of tissues. It absorbs water and nutrients form the food.

Abomasum: It is called true stomach as it operate similar to non-ruminant animals. It secretes hydrochloric acid and enzymes to break down and help in feeding food.

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