Answer the following questions about animal nutrition and respiration: 1a) Food, nutrients, and functions for a cow, rabbit, and chicken; identify the ruminant. 1b) Identify parts of the respiratory s

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1. a)

• (i) Mention one type of food given to each of the animals labelled A, B and C.
  • A (Cow): Grass
  • B (Rabbit): Hay
  • C (Chicken): Grains
• (ii) Name one nutrient each from the types of feed mentioned in (i).
  • From grass (for cow): Carbohydrates
  • From hay (for rabbit): Fiber (or Carbohydrates)
  • From grains (for chicken): Protein (or Carbohydrates)
• (iii) Give one function each of the nutrient named in (ii).
  • Carbohydrates: Provide energy for metabolic activities.
  • Fiber: Aids in digestion and maintains gut health.
  • Protein: Essential for growth and repair of tissues.
• (iv) Which of the animals in Fig. 1(a) can be classified as a ruminant?
  • A (Cow)

1. b)

• (i) Name the parts labelled I, II, III, IV and V.
  • I: Larynx
  • II: Trachea
  • III: Bronchus
  • IV: Bronchiole
  • V: Alveoli
• (ii) Give one function each of the parts labelled II, III and V.
  • II (Trachea): Provides a clear and unobstructed airway for air to reach the lungs.
  • III (Bronchus): Carries air from the trachea into the lungs.
  • V (Alveoli): The primary site for gas exchange between the air and the blood.
• (iii) Name the most important gas during the process of respiration that is:
  • (α) used by the body; Oxygen
  • (β) brought out from the body. Carbon dioxide