Question 1

abomasum

Accepted Answer

the fourth compartment, or true stomach, in ruminants.

Question 2

amino acid

Accepted Answer

building blocks containing nitrogen.

Question 3

cecum

Accepted Answer

located between the small and large intestine.

Question 4

chyme

Accepted Answer

partially digested material.

Question 5

complex carbohydrates

Accepted Answer

cellulose and hemicellulose that cannot be digested by simple-stomached animals, such as swine and chickens, but can be digested by ruminants and horses.

Question 6

crop

Accepted Answer

located at the base of the neck in poultry and serves as a storage area for recently ingested feed.

Question 7

gizzard

Accepted Answer

the structure in poultry used to grind coarse feed particles.

Question 8

hydrochloric acid

Accepted Answer

strong digestive agent in the stomach.

Question 9

macrominerals

Accepted Answer

major mineral needed in the diet in grams per day.

Question 10

microminerals

Accepted Answer

trace mineral required in the diet in small amounts.

Question 11

monogastric

Accepted Answer

one- or simple-stomached.

Question 12

net energy

Accepted Answer

energy available for animal use.

Question 13

omasum

Accepted Answer

the third compartment in the ruminant stomach can also be referred to as manyplies.

Question 14

peptidases

Accepted Answer

enzyme produced by the pancreas that further reduce amino acid chains.

Question 15

peristalsis

Accepted Answer

involuntary muscle contractions.

Question 16

proventriculus

Accepted Answer

true stomach in poultry.

Question 17

reticulorumen

Accepted Answer

the first two stomach parts in a ruminant.

Question 18

rumen

Accepted Answer

unique stomach chamber in cattle and sheep.

Question 19

ruminant

Accepted Answer

animal (cattle and sheep) with a four-part stomach.

Question 20

silage

Accepted Answer

stored high-moisture forage.

Question 21

simple carbohydrates

Accepted Answer

starch and sugar used as quick energy.

Question 22

symbiotic

Accepted Answer

mutually beneficial relationship between two species.

Question 23

villi

Accepted Answer

finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase surface area for absorption.

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