{"id":3814,"date":"2023-01-09T10:35:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=3814"},"modified":"2025-07-25T06:11:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T06:11:27","slug":"s-2-c-digestion-in-grass-rass-eating-animals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-2-c-digestion-in-grass-rass-eating-animals\/","title":{"rendered":"S-2.c Digestion In Grass Rass &#8211; Eating Animals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Digestion In Grass Rass &#8211; Eating Animals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-06fdc46820ff7c14d2450c7872520a34\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>What are Ruminants?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-84.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15010\" style=\"width:421px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-84.png 612w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-84-300x255.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Grass-eating animals like cows, buffaloes, goats, and deer are called ruminants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They have a specialized digestive system for processing tough plant material like grass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-b6de1d09bc722bedacc4205304ecd037\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Structure of the Stomach in Ruminants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Structure-of-the-Stomach-in-Ruminants-in-animals-1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16446\" style=\"width:384px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Structure-of-the-Stomach-in-Ruminants-in-animals-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Structure-of-the-Stomach-in-Ruminants-in-animals-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Structure-of-the-Stomach-in-Ruminants-in-animals-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Structure-of-the-Stomach-in-Ruminants-in-animals.jpg 1472w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>The stomach of ruminants is divided into four compartments: <strong>rumen<\/strong>, <strong>reticulum<\/strong>, <strong>omasum<\/strong>, and <strong>abomasum<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each compartment plays a specific role in the digestion of grass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-775ddb00c626dcc4935896e0a3a42b9d\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>The Process of Digestion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Chewing and Swallowing:<\/strong><br>Grass is chewed lightly and swallowed into the rumen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fermentation in the Rumen:<\/strong><br>In the rumen, microorganisms break down the cellulose in grass into simpler substances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regurgitation and Re-chewing:<\/strong><br>The partially digested food (cud) is brought back to the mouth for further chewing.<br>This process is called <strong>rumination<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-f9d5c443c0c59a940497461828fcbb9f\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Role of Microorganisms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Role-of-Microorganisms-in-animals-1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16448\" style=\"width:438px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Role-of-Microorganisms-in-animals-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Role-of-Microorganisms-in-animals-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Role-of-Microorganisms-in-animals-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Role-of-Microorganisms-in-animals.jpg 1472w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Microorganisms in the rumen help in breaking down cellulose, which animals cannot digest on their own.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They produce fatty acids that the ruminant absorbs for energy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-96f71000bc3d5480c31a02cd87e0c845\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Absorption and Final Digestion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>After fermentation and re-chewing, food passes to the other compartments for further breakdown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-88dcf1ce473f0105a1863d776b706ecd\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Importance of Ruminants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Ruminants play a key role in converting inedible plant material into milk, meat, and other products useful for humans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-296e32cb194dbd6751a4947c653c9f63\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Examples of Ruminants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Common examples include cows, buffaloes, sheep, goats, and deer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16449\" style=\"width:481px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-21.png 920w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-21-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-21-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-7700aadfe01b9034dcaaa0b04dcf76a6\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Adaptation to Grass Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Ruminants are adapted to digest cellulose-rich plants due to their specialized stomach and symbiotic relationship with microorganisms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-e8bf46dad448b2632d2806cac140972f\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Comparison with Non-Ruminants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Non-ruminants (like humans) lack the multi-chambered stomach and cannot effectively digest cellulose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-5aaeb61a1a0ab0e712f35f29a451ff5d\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Fun Fact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>The process of rumination (chewing cud) is why cows and other ruminants seem to be chewing constantly!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/75877\/493\/678\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-8.png 500w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-8-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-8-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-8-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/75912\/412\/691\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-6.png 500w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-6-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digestion In Grass Rass &#8211; Eating Animals Key Notes : What are Ruminants? Structure of the Stomach in Ruminants The Process of Digestion Role of Microorganisms Absorption and Final Digestion Importance of Ruminants Examples of Ruminants Adaptation to Grass Diet Comparison with Non-Ruminants Fun Fact Let&#8217;s practice!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3814","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3814","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3814"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3814\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16452,"href":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3814\/revisions\/16452"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3814"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}