Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• A)Fermentation occurs in the foregut of horses.
• B)Cellulose is broken down by bacteria living in the guts of herbivores.
• C)Herbivores have more complex digestive systems than carnivores.
• D)Rumination increases the surface area available for bacterial digestion.
• E)Hindgut fermentation is less efficient than foregut fermentation.

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Definitions:

Diencephalon

The Diencephalon is a region of the brain that includes structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, involved in sensory and neural functions.

Telencephalon

The anterior part of the forebrain, encompassing the cerebral hemispheres, responsible for complex functions including voluntary movement and sensory integration.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various physiological processes.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the epidermis and nervous system.