Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Zootech 101 > Functions Of Animals > Flashcards

Functions Of Animals Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Physics 101 flashcards Psychology 101 flashcards Chemistry 101 flashcards Biology 101 flashcards Organic Chemistry 101 flashcards Sociology 101 flashcards
1
Q

benefit all of society.

A

livestock

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

FUNCTIONS OF ANIMALS:

A
  1. Converting feed into food
  2. Clothing
  3. Power
  4. Recreation
  5. Conservation
  6. Stabilize farm economy
  7. Concentrate bulky feeds
  8. By-products
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

convert feed grains and roughages into food for human consumption.

A

Livestock

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

animals such as swine and poultry are fed large amounts of grain because they cannot use much roughage in their diet.

A

NONRUMINANT

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

are animals that have a stomach that is divided into several compartments. are important because they have the ability to
convert large quantities of materials that cannot be used directly for human food into
human food

A

RUMINANT

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Livestock provide fiber and skins
for the production of?

A

CLOTHING

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Most synthetic fibers are ? and its price has risen dramatically in recent years

A

oil-based

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

is used for shoes, belts, gloves, and clothing, as well as for other products used by humans.

A

Leather

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What provided much of the power used by the human race historically?

A

Animals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the current status of animal power usage in the United States?

A

Very little animal power is now used

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

is a major source of recreation for many people today.

A

Horseback riding

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

is also a popular sport. ( recreation )

A

Racing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Livestock shows and fairs provide recreation for many people, both as

A

exhibitors and spectators

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

help to conserve soil and soil fertility.

A

Livestock

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

The grasses and legumes that are used for livestock feed are?

A

soil-conserving crops

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

They form protective covers on the land and help to prevent
wind and water erosion.

A

The grasses and legumes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

are removed from the soil by the crops being grown.

A

Nutrients

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

When these crops are fed to livestock, about ( what percentage ) of the nutrient value is excreted in the manure.

A

80 percent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q
  • can also be used as a fuel source
  • can be used as a raw material in methane gas digesters
  • It could fuel the electricity, cooking, and heating needs of an average farm
A

Animal manure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

is burned as a fuel for cooking and to heat homes

A

dried animal manure

21
Q

Animal manure can be used as a raw material in?

A

methane gas digesters

22
Q

can be used as a raw material in methane gas digesters

A

Animal manure

23
Q

It could fuel the electricity, cooking, and heating needs of an average farm

A

ANIMAL MANURE

24
Q

has increased worldwide as a
result of the energy crisis brought about by higher oil prices

A

methane gas converters

25
Q

help bring stability to the farm business

A

Livestock

26
Q

How does raising livestock benefit farmers?

A

Raising livestock uses resources like land, labor, capital, and management skills that farmers already have, and it can increase their income.

27
Q

Why is it beneficial to include livestock in a farm business?

A

Including livestock in a farm business is beneficial because it reduces risk. If one part of the farm (like crops) has problems, the livestock can still provide income and keep the farm business stable.

28
Q

Is not dependent on only one or two sources of income.

A

farmer

29
Q

What happens when labor and income are spread evenly throughout the year?

A

It means people work and earn money at a steady rate every month, instead of having busy and slow periods.

30
Q

It costs a lot of money to transport?

A

bulky feeds

31
Q

Livestock converts bulky
feeds into a more?

A

concentrated form

32
Q

This reduces transportation costs to market, a great advantage for farms that produce large amounts
of bulky feeds.

A

Concentrated feeds

33
Q

Any product from the animal carcass, other than meat, is
called a?

A

by-product

34
Q

Edible by-products that
come from animals
include variety meats
such as?

A

brains, tongue,
kidneys, and heart.

35
Q
  • which comes from the fat
    in the animal carcass
  • is used in the manufacture
    of candy and gum.
A

OLEO STEARINE

36
Q
  • produce gelatin
  • which is used in the production of gelatin desserts, marshmallows, canned meats, and ice cream.
A

HOOVES, HORNS, BONES, AND HIDES

37
Q
  • used in the manufacture of leather goods
  • are the most important of the inedible by-products that come from animals.
A

HIDES

38
Q

are used in the production of cosmetics, waxes, soap, lubricants, and printing ink.

A

INEDIBLE FATS

39
Q

are also used in the
production of glue, buttons,
bone china, camera film,
sandpaper, dice, piano keys,
wallpaper, and
toothbrushes.

A

BONES, HORNS, AND HOOVES

40
Q
  • is used in making brushes,
    rug padding, house
    insulation, and upholstering
    materials for furniture.
  • Artists’ paintbrushes are
    made from the fi ne hair
    found in the ears of animals.
A

HAIR FROM ANIMAL HIDES

41
Q

DRUGS THAT ARE MADE FROM ANIMAL PRODUCTS THAT USED BY HUMANS FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES:

A
  • INSULIN
  • CORTISONE
  • THROMBIN
  • HEPARIN
  • EPINEPHRINE
  • RENNET
  • CORTICOTROPIN
42
Q

is extracted from the pancreas of animals and is used in the treatment of diabetes.

A

INSULIN

43
Q
  • comes from the adrenal glands
  • is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, adrenal insufficiency, some allergies, diseases of the connective tissues, and gout.
A

CORTISONE

44
Q
  • comes from the blood of animals
  • is a coagulant used in surgery to help make blood clot.
  • used in skin-graft operations and for the treatment of ulcers
A

THROMBIN

45
Q
  • comes from the lungs
  • is used to prevent blood clotting during operations.
  • helps prevent heart attacks.
A

HEPARIN

46
Q
  • comes from the adrenal glands.
  • It is used for the treatment of
    some kinds of allergies
  • help relieve the symptoms of hay fever and asthma.
A

EPINEPHRINE

47
Q
  • comes from the stomachs of
    cattle
  • is used in cheese making.
  • helps babies digest milk.
A

RENNET

48
Q
  • comes from the pituitary glands in the brain.
  • It is used for the treatment of
    some breathing problems, severe allergies, mononucleosis, and leukemia.
A

CORTICOTROPIN (ACTH)

Zootech 101 (12 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions