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Anatomy & Feathers Flashcards

1
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The fleshy growth above a turkey’s beak is called a:

A

Snood

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2
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One of the epidermal outgrowths, which collectively forms the external covering or plumage of a bird.

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Feather

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3
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The single elongated tapering growth extending from the rear of a rose comb is called a:

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Spike

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4
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The long curved feathers of a male chicken’s tail are called:

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Sickles

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5
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A term used to describe feathers which are curled or which curve outward and forward. It is a desirable characteristic of certain breeds.

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Frizzle Feather

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6
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The joint between lower thigh and shank is called the:

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Hock

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7
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A definite division in the rear of the blade of a single comb is called a:

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Split Comb

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8
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The feathers that cover the base of the primary and secondary wing and main tail feathers are called:

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Coverts

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9
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A globular tuft of feathers on the top of the head of some breeds is called a:

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Crest

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10
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A comb consisting of a single leader from the base of the beak to a hollow crown set firmly on the center of the head surrounded by a chircle of reaular points is called a:

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Buttercup Comb

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11
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The short feathers at the juncture of the back and neck underneath the hackle and between the shoulders are called a:

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Cape

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12
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A cluster of longer feathers hanging from the upper throat of some breeds is called a:

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Beard

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13
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The horny formation projecting from the front of the head of chickens forming the forward mouth parts is called a:

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Beak

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14
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Two alternating colors on a feather running across the width of the feather is called:

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Barring

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15
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The entire forward part of the body from the juncture of the neck and body down to the rear point of the keel bone is called the:

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Breast

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16
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The mass of feathers over the back and base of the tail of a fowl giving it a rounded effect is called a:

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Cushion

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17
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Plumage of poultry in which the surface is spotted with colors or shades of color that differ from the ground color is called:

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Mottling

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18
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Indistinct or irregular markings which destroy the desirable contrast with the ground color is called:

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Mossy

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19
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The fleshy protruding part on top of the head of a fowl. It is larger in the male than feamale and is called :

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Comb

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20
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A low, short comb set well forward on the head. It is wider at the forward end and has a slightly bumpy service and is called a:

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Strawberry Comb

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21
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A crest in which there is a division with feathers falling to either side is called a:

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Split Crest

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22
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A male domestic turkey is called a

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Tom

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23
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A male duck is called a

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Drake

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24
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What is a female chicken under one year of age?

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Pullet

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25
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What is a female duck called?

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Hen

26
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What is a young domestic turkey called?

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Poult

27
Q

A shade of gray having a bluish cast sometimes approaching black, sometimes lighter shades.

A

Slate

28
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A term applied to plumage that has high saturation

A

Rich

29
Q

An animal between January 1 and December 31st on it’s second year of life is called a:

A

Yearling

30
Q

What is the dorsal

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Of, on, or near the back

31
Q

A term used to describe anything of, or pertaining to aves or birds?

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Avian

32
Q

What is the gizzard made up of?

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2 smooth muscles and contains grit of stone and acts as a birds teeth to grind feed.

33
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What is the release of the mature yolk from the ovary into the second part of the female reproductive system called?

A

Ovulation

34
Q

Name 3 of the 5 major sections of the oviduct.

A 
Infundibulum or funnel
Magnum
Isthmus
Shell Gland
Vagina
35
Q

How many chambers are in a chickens heart?

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4

36
Q

What is the average temperature of a chickens body?

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106* F

37
Q

Where are red and white blood cells formed?

A

Spleen

38
Q

What do bird’s red blood cells have that humans do not?

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Nucleus they are called Nucleated Red Blood Cells

39
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Name the two main parts of the nervous system

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Central nervous system, and Autonomic nervous system

40
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What is the central nervous system responsible for?

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Voluntary actions of the body such as movement or flight.

41
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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the coordination of involuntary actions of the organs, intestines, blood vessels, and glands?

A

Autonomic Nervous system

42
Q

What is the main organ of the excretory system?

A

Kidney

43
Q

What is the primary component of poultry wate?

A

Uric Acid

44
Q

Lungs pneumatic bones, and air sacs make up what system?

A

Respiratory System

45
Q

True or false

The lungs of the bird are different from those of a mammal, in that the bird’s lungs are rigid.

A

True

46
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What system is important for air exchange and temperature regulation in the bird?

A

Respiratory

47
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What is made of 2 smooth muscles and contains grit or stones that act as the bird’s teeth by grinding food?

A

Gizzard

48
Q

What is the place where the digestive tract, reproductive tract, and excretory tract all end up?

A

Cloaca

49
Q

What does pancreatic juice help break down?

A

Fat

50
Q

What is a dark green substance produced by the liver that is necessary for the absorption of fats?

A

Bile

51
Q

True or False

The cloaca is where the egg from the female’s reproductive tract is flipped so that it will be laid large end first.

A

True

52
Q

What are feathers important for?

A

Flight, protection, and temperature regulation

53
Q

What is it called when a bird rearranges its barbules and barbicels?

A

Preening

54
Q

True or false

There are no turkey breeds.

A

True Different types of turkeys are actually varieties originated from the wild turkey.

55
Q

What is the most common commercial variety of Turkey?

A

Large White

56
Q

What age do turkey hens, and toms reach market weight?

A

20 and 24 weeks respectively

57
Q

How much floor space should poults have for the first 8 weeks in a brooder

A

1 1/2 Square Feet

58
Q

Poults past 8 weeks need how much floor space?

A

5-8 Square Feet

59
Q

How much protein is in a poult starter ration?

A

28%

60
Q

How much protein is in a turkey growing ration?

A

22%

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