Stomachs differ in various animal species. There are many different shapes and sizes and they function in very different ways. Take this true or false quiz to test your knowledge about stomachs in animals.
Birds that eat grains have a larger, more muscular stomach than birds that are carnivores.
Goldfish and carp do not have a stomach.
A crocodile's stomach has 2 parts; one part functions like a bird's gizzard.
The anatomy of a rabbit's stomach makes it impossible for him to vomit.
Inflammation of the stomach is termed "gastritis."
Ferrets are used as animal models for the study of bacteria-caused stomach ulcers in humans.
Glands in the stomach secrete mucus, hydrochloric acid, and digestive enzymes.
Bloat can be life-threatening and occurs when the stomach abnormally fills with a large amount of gas.
The pylorus is a thick band of muscle that closes the opening of the stomach leading into the intestine.
Trichobezoars are hairballs that commonly occur in the stomachs of cats, rabbits, and cattle.
The rumen is the largest compartment of the stomach in cows, goats, and sheep.
The stomach of a dog or cat is located within the left side of the abdomen.
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