The true stomach in cows is called as

Rumen

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Abomasum

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Solution

The correct option is A Abomasum
True stomach in cow is called abomasum. It is the only part of the ruminant's stomach that has glands, secreting acids and enzymes for digestion. It receives and digests food from omasum and pass it on to the small intestine.
So, the correct answer is 'Abomasum'.

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3. Pandas have short digestive system and a small presence of bacteria in the gut.

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