Question

The number of chambers in the stomach of ruminants is

• A. 3
• B. 2
• C. 4
• D. 1

Answer 1

The correct option is C 4

Ruminants have 4 chambers of stomach which include:-

1) Rumen - sac-like pouch acts as a storage or holding vat for feed.

2) Reticulum - honeycomb shaped contain heavy or dense feed of the animal.

3) Omasum - globe-shaped structure, absorb water and other substance from digestive contents.

4) Abomasum- only component lined with glands that release digestive enzyme and hydrochloric acid.