There are four stomachs in a cow. The first stomach or rumen is the largest and holds about 50 gallons of partially digested food. The second stomach or reticulum is smaller and help the animal to regurgitate food that it has previously chewed on but not swallowed. The third stomach or omasum is where water and minerals are absorbed into the bloodstream. The fourth stomach or abomasum is the true stomach where enzymes break down proteins.
How many stomachs does a cow have?
A cow has four stomachs.
What are the four stomachs of a cow called?
The four stomachs of a cow are the rumen the reticulum the omasum and the abomasum.
