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Ansc 221: Environmental Physiology Of Farm Animals Question Paper

Ansc 221: Environmental Physiology Of Farm Animals

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Science

Institution: Egerton University question papers

Exam Year:2007

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1. Differentiate between the following terminologies: (6 Marks)
- Bioclimatology and animal ecology
- Mesoclimate and cryptoclimate
- Social environment and behavioural responses
2. Mention two broad categories of the effect of the environment on farm animals and briefly discuss these
effects on the animal. (6 Marks)
3. An animal's social environmental is important. Mention and succinctly discuss the different categories of
social relationships encountered with regard to farm animals. (6 Marks)
4. Explain the following terminologies. (6 Marks)
a. Acclimation
b. Acclimatization
c. Habituation
5. An animal will normally function and perform in an environment through three types of processes. Mention
and discuss these processes. (6 Marks)
6. Environmental stress provokes stain by the animal. Briefly explain how strain influences the partitioning
of the animal's energy resources. (8 Marks)
7. Several hormones mediate stress in farm animals. Elaborate this statement, indicating the effects of the
hormones involved. (8 Marks)
8. Highlight the adaptations of farm animals to prolonged exposure to both hot and cold climates. (8 Marks)
9. Discuss pertinent signs of the effect of high environmental temperature on female reproduction in
mammalian farm animals and poultry. (8 Marks)
10. Briefly explain the implication of environmental physiology with regard to animal welfare and management
under Kenyan conditions. (8 Marks)

Ansc 221: Environmental Physiology Of Farm Animals Question Paper

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