Multiple choice

Absorption of fluid food in ruminants occur in _______.

  1. reticulum

  2. rumen

  3. omasum

  4. abomasum

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B Correct answer
Explanation

In ruminants, the rumen is the primary site for absorption of fluid food and volatile fatty acids produced during fermentation. While the reticulum, omasum, and abomasum have important functions (storage, water absorption, enzymatic digestion respectively), the rumen's large surface area and vascularization make it the principal absorptive organ for fluid nutrients.