What are the functions of caecum and rumen in ruminants. pls tell
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Explanation:
Caecum
The cecum or caecum is a pouch within the peritoneum that is considered to be the beginning of the large intestine. It is typically located on the right side of the body (the same side of the body as the appendix, to which it is joined). The word cecum stems from the Latin caecus meaning blind
Rumen
The rumen, also known as a paunch, forms the larger part of the reticulorumen, which is the first chamber in the alimentary canal of ruminant animals. It serves as the primary site for microbial fermentation of ingested feed. The smaller part of the reticulorumen is the reticulum, which is fully continuous with the rumen, but differs from it with regard to the texture of its lining.
Answer:
Caecum: absorb salts and fluids that remain after completion of intestinal digestion.
Rumen: helps to digest cellulose in ruminants