Anatomy and Physiology - SS1 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary focus of anatomy?
Study of physiological functions
Study of organism structure
Study of ecological relationships
Study of genetic inheritance
Which branch of biology deals with the functions and processes within living organisms?
Ecology
Physiology
Genetics
Evolution
In which part of the digestive system does microbial fermentation play a crucial role?
Small intestine
Stomach
Large intestine
Rumen (for ruminants)
Which type of animals have a single-chambered stomach in their digestive system?
Monogastric
Ruminant
Herbivores
Carnivores
Where does the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food begin in the digestive system?
Small intestine
Stomach
Mouth
Esophagus
What is the primary purpose of the large intestine in the digestive system?
Nutrient absorption
Mechanical digestion
Water and electrolyte absorption
Protein breakdown
Which chamber of the ruminant stomach is responsible for further digestion and nutrient absorption?
Rumen
Omasum
Abomasum
Reticulum
What is the term for the partially fermented food that ruminants regurgitate and re-chew?
Chyme
Bolus
Cud
Digesta
What is the primary function of saliva in the digestive process?
Nutrient absorption
Lubrication of food
Transport of food to the stomach
Protein digestion
In which type of digestive system does food go through a specialized fermentation chamber before further digestion?
Monogastric
Ruminant
Omnivorous
Herbivorous