Multiple choice

In ruminants, what happens in the abomasum?

  1. Water is squeezed out of food

  2. Foreign objects are caught

  3. Hydrochloric acid and enzymes aid the breakdown of food

  4. The large majority of fermentation
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Explanation

The abomasum is the glandular portion of the ruminant stomach. It secretes hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes to break down proteins and other nutrients.

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