Definition: Fingerlike projections that line the rumen wall and increase surface area and absorption of nutrients.  A.   Nutrition B.   Papilla C.   Nutrient D.  Reverse Peristalsis E. Esophageal Groove F. Digestion G. Feedstuff H. Enzyme I.            Proximate Analysis J. Ration K. Rumination L. Cud M. Essential Nutrient N. Feed O. Photosynthesis P. As-Fed Q. Ash R. Absorption    

Definition: An edible material that provides nutrients. A.   Nutrition B.   Papilla C.   Nutrient D.  Reverse Peristalsis E. Esophageal Groove F. Digestion G. Feedstuff H. Enzyme I.            Proximate Analysis J. Ration K. Rumination L. Cud M. Essential Nutrient N. Feed O. Photosynthesis P. As-Fed Q. Ash R. Absorption    

Which species of livestock does not have upper incisors but instead a dental pad. 

Which of the following is the most un-digestible?

Cellulolytic bacteria digest starch. 

Definition:  In young ruminants, a structure that begins at the base of the esophagus and forms a tube to the omasum so milk by-passes the reticulum and rumen.  A.   Nutrition B.   Papilla C.   Nutrient D.  Reverse Peristalsis E. Esophageal Groove F. Digestion G. Feedstuff H. Enzyme I.            Proximate Analysis J. Ration K. Rumination L. Cud M. Essential Nutrient N. Feed O. Photosynthesis P. As-Fed Q. Ash R. Absorption    

Definition: The regurgitation of undigested feed and chewing it a second time.   A.   Nutrition B.   Papilla C.   Nutrient D.  Reverse Peristalsis E. Esophageal Groove F. Digestion G. Feedstuff H. Enzyme I.            Proximate Analysis J. Ration K. Rumination L. Cud M. Essential Nutrient N. Feed O. Photosynthesis P. As-Fed Q. Ash R. Absorption    

Horses are able to chew their cud. 

Definition:  The passage of small molecules from the lumen of the GI tract through the mucosal cells lining the surface of the lumen and into the blood stream.  A.   Nutrition B.   Papilla C.   Nutrient D.  Reverse Peristalsis E. Esophageal Groove F. Digestion G. Feedstuff H. Enzyme I.            Proximate Analysis J. Ration K. Rumination L. Cud M. Essential Nutrient N. Feed O. Photosynthesis P. As-Fed Q. Ash R. Absorption    

Definition: Mass of regurgitated feed (ingesta). A.   Nutrition B.   Papilla C.   Nutrient D.  Reverse Peristalsis E. Esophageal Groove F. Digestion G. Feedstuff H. Enzyme I.            Proximate Analysis J. Ration K. Rumination L. Cud M. Essential Nutrient N. Feed O. Photosynthesis P. As-Fed Q. Ash R. Absorption