Animal Science - Test 2

Which of the following is FALSE regarding ruminant digestion?

Ruminants secrete amylase in their saliva.

Which of the following is a function of water?

All of the above.

Which compartment of the ruminant stomach catches and holds hardware?

Reticulum

You should never have more calcium than phosphorus in a diet.

False

Any food constituent that supports life is a…

Nutrient

The purpose of digestion is to reduce feed to absorbable molecules.

True

Which part of the ruminant stomach is the "true" stomach?

Abomasum

Which of the following is TRUE regarding minerals?

Calcium

Water is the most vital nutrient ingested.

True

What organ in poultry grinds feed into fine particles?

Gizzard

The largest compartment of the ruminant stomach is the…

Rumen

Cellulose is classified as a…

Polysaccharide

Which of the following is NOT a ruminant?

Horses

What are the two essential fatty acids required for livestock?

Linoleic and Linolenic acid

The major site of digestion is the small intestine.

True

An organic catalyst that speeds reactions without being changed is an…

Enzyme

Microorganisms in the rumen make all water-soluble vitamins.

True

Organic compounds insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents are…

Lipids

Which term means bringing food to the mouth?

Prehension

Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?

Vitamin C

Which of the following is NOT a normal loss of body water?

Vomiting

Which of the following is NOT true about bile?

It is produced by the stomach

Which of the following is NOT secreted by the stomach?

Amylase

The blind anterior end of the colon is the

Cecum