The diagram below shows the alimentary canal of poultry - NSC Agricultural Sciences - Question 2 - 2016 - Paper 1
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The diagram below shows the alimentary canal of poultry.
Identify parts A, B and C in the diagram above.
Write down the letter (A–E) of the part of the alimentary ... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:The diagram below shows the alimentary canal of poultry - NSC Agricultural Sciences - Question 2 - 2016 - Paper 1
Step 1
Identify parts A, B and C in the diagram above.
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Part A: Crop; Part B: Proventriculus/glandular stomach; Part C: Ventriculus/gizzard/muscular stomach.
Step 2
Write down the letter (A–E) of the part of the alimentary canal that normally contains small stones.
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The letter corresponding to the part that normally contains small stones is C.
Step 3
Give a reason for the presence of the stones in the part indicated in QUESTION 2.1.2.
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The stones aid in mechanical digestion, grinding the food within the muscular stomach.
Step 4
Name TWO parts of the alimentary canal of poultry that will not be found in sheep.
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The Crop (A) and the Gizzard (C) are parts of the alimentary canal of poultry that are not found in sheep.
