Multiple choice

Where does the absorption of water and inorganic minerals occur in ruminants?

  1. Reticulum

  2. Abomasum

  3. Omasum

  4. Rumen
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Explanation

Absorption of water and inorganic mineral nutrients in ruminants occurs in the omasum part of the digestive tract. Omasum is the third compartment of the stomach of ruminants. The omasum wall is highly folded, giving a large surface area which allows for the efficient absorption of water and salts released from the partially digested food.

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