Livestock Terminology Quiz

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Which of the following pairs correctly match the young and mature forms of an animal?

Piglet - Sow (correct)

Chick - Hen

Kid - Ewe

Calf - Cow

What is the purpose of differentiation in cells?

To make them more general and less effective

To decrease their functionality

To reduce their specialization

To enable them to fulfill specific roles (correct)

Which animal's young form is called a pullet and mature female form is called a hen?

Swine

Chicken (correct)

Horse

Goat

What is the primary function of oxygen in the body?

Help cells turn food into energy Signup and view all the answers

Which system in the body is responsible for coordinating physical movement?

Central Nervous System Signup and view all the answers

What is estrus in animals related to?

Female characteristics development Signup and view all the answers

Which type of nutrients are fats, carbohydrates, and proteins classified as?

Macronutrients Signup and view all the answers

Where is the testes of poultry located?

Within the abdominal cavity along the backbone Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of minerals in the body?

Help body grow and develop properly Signup and view all the answers

What does testosterone primarily act as in the body?

Male sex hormone Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system includes nerves found in all other regions of the body?

Peripheral Nervous System Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

Produce energy Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient helps keep the immune system strong?

Vitamins Signup and view all the answers

What does estrous refer to in animals?

Reproductive cycle Signup and view all the answers

What is parturition related to?

Giving birth Signup and view all the answers

Which pair of animal names correctly matches the mature female with the young form?

Ewe - Lamb Signup and view all the answers

Which animal term involves calcium storage and release in the body?

Steer Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary functions of the skeletal system as described in the text?

Produce blood cells and support internal structures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Progesterone in the female body?

Controls the menstrual cycle and prepares the uterus for pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is primarily responsible for distributing blood throughout the body?

Heart Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Estrus in animals?

Preparation for pregnancy and potential mating Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone stimulates and controls the development of female characteristics?

Estrogen Signup and view all the answers

In the body, where does initial filtration of blood occur?

Kidneys Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient classification includes vitamins and minerals?

Micronutrients Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Endocrine in the body?

Hormone production and regulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of Water in the body?

Regulates body temperature and lubricates joints Signup and view all the answers

Which macronutrient is considered to be the body's major source of energy?

Carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of Estrogen in the female body?

Controls menstrual cycle and female characteristics development Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient helps maintain water and pH balance in the body?

Proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary responsibility of Feedstuffs when fed to animals?

Supplying nutritional value when properly prepared Signup and view all the answers