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What is the primary function of the liver in fish?
What is the primary function of the liver in fish?
Which method is NOT associated with fish propagation?
Which method is NOT associated with fish propagation?
Which organ in fish is responsible for connecting the brain to the body?
Which organ in fish is responsible for connecting the brain to the body?
What role do kidneys play in fish anatomy?
What role do kidneys play in fish anatomy?
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Which of the following fish is commonly cultured in ponds?
Which of the following fish is commonly cultured in ponds?
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Which external part of a fish is primarily responsible for protecting the gills?
Which external part of a fish is primarily responsible for protecting the gills?
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What term is used to describe the scientific method of cashing fish?
What term is used to describe the scientific method of cashing fish?
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Which type of fish possesses both fins and scales?
Which type of fish possesses both fins and scales?
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What is the primary function of the caudal peduncle in fish?
What is the primary function of the caudal peduncle in fish?
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Which of the following is a method to extend the shelf life of fish?
Which of the following is a method to extend the shelf life of fish?
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Study Notes
Fish Structure
- Fish have a brain that controls their body
- Spinal column forms the framework of the fish
- Spinal cord – part that connects the brain
- Swim bladder – to store and concentrate the bile
- Kidneys – filter out liquid
- Stomach and intestines
- Pyloric caeca – organ that resembles thin
- Liver – important organ for fish
- Heart – circulates blood throughout the body
- Muscels – provide movement of fish
- Gonads – sexual gland of fish and locomotion
Fish Culture
- Fish propagation – natural and artificial methods
- Natural – fish does not interfere
- Artificial – made possible by injecting hormones
- Fish cultivation – rearing of fish
- Fish conservation – the public control
Commonly cultured fish in ponds
- Tilapia – fish that obtains rooturity
- Milkfish – this is silvery fish of the open seas
- Carp – has double barbels at the mouth
Fish Processing/Preservation
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Methods to use in fish curing
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Methods used in the Philippines
- Salting
- Drying
- Fermentation
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Salting – process of preservation of fish
- Dry Salting – directly applying salt to the fish
- Brine Salting – solution of salt and water
- Salting to make brine – similar to drying and salting smaller fish
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Fermentation – salting smaller fish
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Drying – oldest method of preservation of fish
- Sun drying – spread on tray or grid
- Artificial heat – exposure to hot air or radiation
- Air blast – dried by means of a fan run by electric
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of fish and their propagation methods with this comprehensive quiz. From liver functions to the scientific methods of fish catching, you’ll explore critical aspects of fish biology and aquaculture. Perfect for students and enthusiasts alike!