Animal Physiology (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What is amylase's function in monogastric animals?
What is amylase's function in monogastric animals?
Breaks down starch into maltose
Which teeth are specifically designed for crushing and chewing tough plant material?
Which teeth are specifically designed for crushing and chewing tough plant material?
Molars
What are the four chambers of a ruminant stomach in the correct order?
What are the four chambers of a ruminant stomach in the correct order?
Rumen, reticulum, omasum, abomasum
What is the pH level maintained in the rumen?
What is the pH level maintained in the rumen?
Approximately 7
What causes bloat in cattle?
What causes bloat in cattle?
White clover in spring grass
How long does it take for a young ruminant's rumen and reticulum to fully develop?
How long does it take for a young ruminant's rumen and reticulum to fully develop?
Approximately 6 weeks
Where does most nutrient absorption occur in the digestive system?
Where does most nutrient absorption occur in the digestive system?
Small intestine
What does the liver convert ammonia into during detoxification?
What does the liver convert ammonia into during detoxification?
Urea
What is a key difference between ruminants and monogastric animals?
What is a key difference between ruminants and monogastric animals?
Monogastrics cannot digest cellulose
What is the function of the gizzard in birds?
What is the function of the gizzard in birds?
Provides mechanical digestion