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What is the term for the range of temperature at which animal performance is maximized?
What is the term for the range of temperature at which animal performance is maximized?
- Acclimatization zone
- Heat stress zone
- Thermoneutral zone (correct)
- Cold-stressed zone
Why do pigs struggle to dissipate heat effectively?
Why do pigs struggle to dissipate heat effectively?
- Poorly responding sweat glands (correct)
- Excessive fat beneath the skin
- Lack of wool for heat removal
- Inability to pant
How do chickens primarily regulate their body temperature?
How do chickens primarily regulate their body temperature?
- Generating body fat
- Panting and spreading wings (correct)
- Sweating through glands
- Shivering
What is the major cause of decreased feed efficiency in animals affected by heat stress?
What is the major cause of decreased feed efficiency in animals affected by heat stress?
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How do forced air ventilation systems operate in animal houses?
How do forced air ventilation systems operate in animal houses?
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Which factor affects production performance of animals?
Which factor affects production performance of animals?
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What are the basic avenues for heat loss/gain?
What are the basic avenues for heat loss/gain?
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Which factor contributes to heat loss through air flow?
Which factor contributes to heat loss through air flow?
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What is the primary means of heat dissipation during heat exposure?
What is the primary means of heat dissipation during heat exposure?
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What are homeotherms?
What are homeotherms?
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