Description may include
- mouth
- esophagus
- esophageal groove
- the four stomach compartments (rumen, reticulum, omasum, abomasum) and their functions and characteristics
- small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, and ileum)
- large intestine (cecum, colon, and rectum)
- digestive fluids
- microbial fermentation
- rumination
- bloat.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How do ruminant animals digest their food?
- What are some examples of high-fiber food?