Ansc550:Animal Physiology Question Paper
Ansc550:Animal Physiology
Course:Agriculture
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL & RURAL DEVELOPMENT, DECEMBER, 2013
UNIT TITLE : ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
UNIT CODE : ANSC 550
TIME: 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTION
Answer all questions in Section A and any other two in Section B
SECTION A
Question One
Briefly discuss the development of sexuality in mammals (10 marks)
Question Two
Outline the changes in mammary tissue during the lactation cycle.
(6 Marks)
What is the thermal neutral zone and why is it important to keep animal within this zone
(6 Marks)
Question Three
Water makes up to 65% of the body mass. Discuss the reasons for this. (8 Marks)
SECTION B
Question Four
The core temperature of all healthy mammals whether living in the arctide or Sahara desert is the same. Discuss adaptations that make this possible
(10 marks)
What is non-shivering thermo genesis and how does it occur.
(5 Marks)
Question Five
Briefly explain the function of epididymis
(8 Marks)
Describe the process of establishing and maintaining pregnancy
(7 Marks)
Question Six
From the time of entrance into the month until undigested residues leave the body, food is continuously moved in order to break it up and ensure it is effectively mixed with enzymes. Discuss (15 Marks)
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