Question

Why is the reticulum the affected compartment of the stomach?

Group of answer choices

It has the highest concentration of anaerobic bacteria

It has the most sensitivity section due to limited mucosal production

It is the compartment located at the base of the esophagus, so swallowed metal enters and is too heavy to be regurgitated or move to later parts of the digestive tract

It is the largest compartment, and therefore the most likely to be impacted

Question

Why don't digestive enzymes digest the metal causing the hardware disease?

Metal typically migrates to the rumen before the digestive enzymes can digest it

The digestive enzymes have too low of a pH to digest the metal

The reticulum does not have enzyme secretions

The consumed metal is too large

Answer 1

Why is the reticulum the affected compartment of the stomach? - One of the most appropriate choice from the given answers would be the presence of anaerobic bacteria. Every human being has its own normal flora within the body which is present to protect from other invading pathogens. This normal flora consists of several different species of bacteria that work in synergy t achieve homeostasis. However, under certain conditions, these organisms can turn to be opportunistic and can disturb the body balance leading to diseases such as common cold, diarrhea other complex diseases.

Why don't digestive enzymes digest the metal causing the hardware disease?- The answer totally depends on the metal particle size if the metal is extremely small it may direct pass to the rumen before getting held back for digestion. However, the digestive juicesin stomach are very acidic and can decompose the metal as well. If the metal object is big, rough and sharp it may get stuck to the wall and will halt its movement any further.