NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -A small tissue fold lies between the reticulum and rumen, but the two aren’t separate compartments. Together they’re called the rumino-reticulum. Heavy or dense feed and metal objects eaten by the cow drop into this compartment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cows technically only have one stomach, but it has four distinct compartments made up of Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum and Abomasum. It is very different than a human stomach. That’s why people often say that cows have four stomachs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Grasses and other roughage that cows eat are hard to break down and digest, which is why cows have specialized compartments. Each compartment has a special function that helps to digest these tough foods. The rumen is the first and largest compartment of the cow’s stomach.