Animal Nutrition
Biology ⇒ Animal Biology
Animal Nutrition starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the function of villi in the small intestine.
Describe the role of bile in animal digestion.
Describe the role of symbiotic bacteria in the digestive systems of herbivores.
Describe the role of the pancreas in animal digestion.
Explain the difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition in animals.
Explain the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion.
A dog consumes 100g of food containing 20g protein, 10g fat, and 30g carbohydrates. Calculate the total energy provided if protein and carbohydrates provide 4 kcal/g and fat provides 9 kcal/g.
A researcher observes that a certain bird species has a highly developed gizzard but a relatively small stomach. Explain the functional significance of this adaptation in relation to its diet.
Which mineral is important for oxygen transport in animals? (1) Calcium (2) Iron (3) Sodium (4) Potassium
Which of the following animals is a ruminant? (1) Horse (2) Cow (3) Pig (4) Dog
Which of the following animals uses a crop for temporary food storage? (1) Cow (2) Bird (3) Dog (4) Fish
Which of the following best describes an omnivore? (1) Eats only plants (2) Eats only animals (3) Eats both plants and animals (4) Eats only insects
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the first chamber of a ruminant's stomach.
Fill in the blank: The enzyme __________ breaks down proteins into peptides in the stomach.
Fill in the blank: The enzyme __________ is responsible for breaking down fats in the small intestine.
Fill in the blank: The main site of water absorption in the digestive system of mammals is the __________.
True or False: All animals have a complete digestive tract with both a mouth and an anus.
True or False: All animals require dietary fiber for proper digestion.
True or False: All animals require the same essential amino acids in their diet.
True or False: Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in digestion.
