Sheep are ruminant animals - Leaving Cert Agricultural Science - Question c - 2009
Question c
Sheep are ruminant animals.
(i) The diagram below represents the ruminant stomach. Name the parts labelled A, C and D. Part B has been named for you.
(ii) Part A h... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Sheep are ruminant animals - Leaving Cert Agricultural Science - Question c - 2009
Step 1
Part A: Name
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Part A is known as the Rumen or Paunch.
Step 2
Part C: Name
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Part C is referred to as the Omasum or Book (stomach).
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Part D: Name
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Part D is called the Abomasum or True (stomach).
Step 4
Main Function of Micro-organisms in Part A
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The main function of the micro-organisms in Part A is to digest or break down cellulose or fiber, or protein sources.
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Function of Part C
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The function of Part C (Omasum) is to reabsorb water.
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