Egg formation in poultry - SS1 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary role of the left ovary in poultry?
It produces sperm
It stores mature eggs
It is non-functional
It digests food
Which hormone plays a significant role in regulating follicular development in hens?
Estrogen
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Testosterone
Insulin
What is the yolk in a developing egg primarily composed of?
Water
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fat
Which part of the oviduct is responsible for secreting the egg white (albumen)?
Magnum
Isthmus
Uterus
Vagina
What are the inner and outer layers that protect the egg within the oviduct?
Epithelium and cortex
Membranes and shells
Albumen and yolk
Endoderm and ectoderm
In poultry, what substance is the eggshell primarily composed of?
Silica
Calcium carbonate
Iron
Chitin
Which part of the oviduct determines the thickness of the eggshell?
Magnum
Isthmus
Uterus
Vagina
What determines the color of an eggshell in poultry?
The hen's age
The breed of the hen
The amount of sunlight
The type of feed
What is the common opening through which eggs are laid in poultry?
Beak
Nostril
Cloaca
Gizzard
How long does the entire process of egg formation in poultry typically take?
12-14 hours
24-26 hours
48-50 hours
72-74 hours