True Stomach of Cattle
True stomach of cattle is:
- Rumen
- Reticulum
- Omasum
- Abomasum — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Abomasum
The Abomasum is the true stomach of cattle (and all ruminants). It is the only compartment that secretes digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid, functioning like the simple stomach of monogastric animals.
Four Stomach Chambers of Ruminants
- Rumen: Largest compartment; site of microbial fermentation
- Reticulum: "Honeycomb" stomach; traps hardware (nails, wire)
- Omasum: "Many plies" / "Book stomach"; absorbs water and minerals
- Abomasum: "True stomach"; secretes HCl and pepsin for enzymatic digestion
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Rumen: Largest compartment but is a fermentation vat, not the true stomach.
- Reticulum: Sorting/filtering compartment, not the true stomach.
- Omasum: Water absorption compartment, not the true stomach.
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