First Stomach (Noun)
Meaning
The first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; here food is collected and returned to the mouth as cud for chewing.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The cow's first stomach, also known as the rumen, was a large sac that broke down cellulose in plant cell walls.
- In ruminant stomachs, the first stomach acts as a fermentation tank, allowing microbes to start the digestion process.
- After eating, the food goes into the first stomach where it is mixed with microbes and digestive enzymes.
- The first stomach of a goat is divided into several compartments, each with its own unique environment and function.
- A significant portion of the nutrients are absorbed from the food in the first stomach of a sheep, with the remaining material passing to the next compartment.