Q71
Which of the following is the smallest compartment of the ruminant stomach?
A.
Rumen
B.
Reticulum
AnswerC.
Omasum
D.
Abomasum
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Reticulum is the smallest compartment of the ruminant stomach.The reticulum is a pouch-like structure in the forward area of the body, close to the heart. The tissues in the reticulum form a network similar to a honeycomb. A small tissue fold lies between the reticulum and rumen, but the two aren't separate compartments.