Question

Short Answer

1. What are the three products from fermentation that occurs in the rumen?

i.

ii.

iii.

2. Provide the main function and two non-respiratory functions of the respiratory system

Main:

Non respiratory functions:

1.

2.        

Answer 1

1.answer

Rumen fermentation is the process that converts the ingested food into energy sources .

Three products that occur in rumen from fermentation are

a.volatile fatty acids which include acetate , propionate , butyrate

b.carbondioxide

c.methane

2.answer.

Main function of respiratory system is to bring oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide from the body which is called respiration

Non-respiratory functions

a.defense against inhaled foreign particles.

b.provides a route for water loss and heat elimination.

c.filtration of blood for systemic circulation.

d.enables speech , singing and other vocalisations.