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Animal Anatomy&Phys
Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Lymph Glands | Secrete disease-fighting materials for the body. |
| Carbohydrates | Sugars and starches that supply energy to the animal. |
| Respiratory System | Provides oxygen to the blood of the animal. |
| Central Nervous System | Includes the brain and the spinal cord. |
| Peripheral Nervous System | Controls the functions of the body tissues, including the organs. |
| Urinary System | Removes waste materials from the blood. |
| Endocrine System | A group of ductless glands that release hormones into the body. |
| Hormones | Chemicals that regulate many of the activities oqf the body. |
| Digestive System | Provides food for the body and for all of its systems. |
| Ruminants | A class of animals that have stomachs with more than one compartment. |
| Rumen | Very large compartment of the stomach. |
| Roughage | Grass, hay, silage, or other high fibered-feed. |
| Monogastric | Means having a stomach with one compartment. |
| Comcemtrates | Grains low in fiber and in total digestible nutrients. |
| Lactation | Milk production. |
| Glucose | Simple sugar and the building blocks for other nutrients. |
| Fructose | Simple fruit sugar. |
| Galactose | Simple milk sugar. |
| Sucrose | Compound cane sugar. |