Question 31
Digestive System of Farm AnimalsThe diagram below illustrates the digestive system of a pseudo-ruminant.
Cellulose digestion by micro-organisms takes place in the part labelled

- A.I only.
- B.II only.
- C.III only.
- D.IV only.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (III only.)
Explanation
III is the large, sacculated caecum, where microbes digest cellulose in a pseudo-ruminant such as the rabbit.