Animal Physiology - Systems Flashcards
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animal physiology
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the study of the internal, physical, and chemical functions of animals within the environments they are placed in
2
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skeletal
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movement bigger frame = more meat nutrient storage specific conformation of animals for what they need protection from injury
3
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muscular
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meat production
movement
health (heart)
4
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digestive
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nutrient absorption
waste
feed-conversion efficiency (conversion of food/nutrients to muscle, milk, eggs, etc.)
health
5
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respiratory
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health and growth
6
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reproduction
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production of young
lactation
7
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nervous
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movement coordination
ability to react
collaboration with endocrine
8
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circulatory
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health
transport of nutrients
9
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endocrine
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production of hormones (necessary for all functions of life)
10
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immune
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health (white blood cells)
11
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exocrine and urinary
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protection and vitamin D
Nitrogen waste
water balance
