AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The abomasum, often called the ‘true stomach, ’ is the last part of the ruminant stomach. It is called this because it functions most similarly to non-ruminant stomachs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The abomasum is the “true stomach” of a ruminant. It is the compartment that is most similar to a stomach in a nonruminant.

Detailed explanation-3: -Abomasum-This is known as the “true stomach.” It uses hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes to break down feed. This is the chamber that you would compare to the stomach of a nonruminant (animals that digest their feed in a one-compartment stomach).

Detailed explanation-4: -the abomasum is the ruminant’s true stomach. It lies under the right side of the rumen.

Detailed explanation-5: -The abomasum produces hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes such as pepsin (breaks down proteins) and receives digestive enzymes secreted from the pancreas such as pancreatic lipase (breaks down fats). These secretions help prepare proteins for absorption in the intestines.