ANSC 1011 Final Exam Questions &
Answers 2024/2025
Animal science is the branch of science that deals with domestic animals and is further divided into
many areas including nutrition, genetics, reproduction, behavior, products, health, and biotechnology.
True
False - ANSWERSTrue
In terms of animal population, which animal ranks highest in number of animals?
Pig
Cow
Sheep
Chicken - ANSWERSChicken
Which farm animal was the first to be domesticated?
Chicken
Sheep
Horse
Cow - ANSWERSSheep
The cut of meat called the Boston Butt is found in what part of the pig's body?
Upper part of the shoulder from the front leg
Rear end, near the tail
,Belly
Does not exist - ANSWERSUpper part of the shoulder from the front leg
Worldwide, which animal is the most important source of meat?
Cow
Pig
Sheep
Chicken - ANSWERSPig
For non-ruminants, the small intestine is the major site of both digestion and absorption. Which
segment of the small intestine is the major site of digestion?
Jejunum
Ileum
Duodenum
Colon - ANSWERSDuodenum
The microorganisms in the rumen include
Fungi
Protozoa
Bacteria
All of the above - ANSWERSAll of the above
Major carb found in forages such as fresh pastures, silage, and hays and is an important energy source
for herbivores such as cattle, sheep, llamas, and horses.
,Sugars
Cellulose
Starch
Volatile fatty acids - ANSWERSCellulose
Energy is one of the classes of nutrients
True
False - ANSWERSFalse
Nutrients provided by feeds serve many purposes in the animal. Which of the following is the 1st trait
affected by inadequate nutrition?
Reproduction
Production
Work
Growth
Maintenance
All of the above are equally affected - ANSWERSReproduction
Which of the compartments of the ruminant stomach is most like the non-ruminant stomach?
Reticulum
Rumen
Omasum
Abomasum - ANSWERSAbomasum
Which of the following is another essential amino acid for cats only?
, Glycine
Methionine
Taurine
Lysine - ANSWERSTaurine
What accounts for over 50% of total production costs in livestock operations?
Vet care
Equipment
Labor
Feed - ANSWERSFeed
As compared to ruminant animals, the horse is considered equal in the utilization of microbial protein.
True
False - ANSWERSFalse
Ruminants have 4 stomachs.
True
False - ANSWERSFalse
Removal of the testes is called
Cryptorchidism
Puberty
Spermatogenesis
Castration - ANSWERSCastration
Answers 2024/2025
Animal science is the branch of science that deals with domestic animals and is further divided into
many areas including nutrition, genetics, reproduction, behavior, products, health, and biotechnology.
True
False - ANSWERSTrue
In terms of animal population, which animal ranks highest in number of animals?
Pig
Cow
Sheep
Chicken - ANSWERSChicken
Which farm animal was the first to be domesticated?
Chicken
Sheep
Horse
Cow - ANSWERSSheep
The cut of meat called the Boston Butt is found in what part of the pig's body?
Upper part of the shoulder from the front leg
Rear end, near the tail
,Belly
Does not exist - ANSWERSUpper part of the shoulder from the front leg
Worldwide, which animal is the most important source of meat?
Cow
Pig
Sheep
Chicken - ANSWERSPig
For non-ruminants, the small intestine is the major site of both digestion and absorption. Which
segment of the small intestine is the major site of digestion?
Jejunum
Ileum
Duodenum
Colon - ANSWERSDuodenum
The microorganisms in the rumen include
Fungi
Protozoa
Bacteria
All of the above - ANSWERSAll of the above
Major carb found in forages such as fresh pastures, silage, and hays and is an important energy source
for herbivores such as cattle, sheep, llamas, and horses.
,Sugars
Cellulose
Starch
Volatile fatty acids - ANSWERSCellulose
Energy is one of the classes of nutrients
True
False - ANSWERSFalse
Nutrients provided by feeds serve many purposes in the animal. Which of the following is the 1st trait
affected by inadequate nutrition?
Reproduction
Production
Work
Growth
Maintenance
All of the above are equally affected - ANSWERSReproduction
Which of the compartments of the ruminant stomach is most like the non-ruminant stomach?
Reticulum
Rumen
Omasum
Abomasum - ANSWERSAbomasum
Which of the following is another essential amino acid for cats only?
, Glycine
Methionine
Taurine
Lysine - ANSWERSTaurine
What accounts for over 50% of total production costs in livestock operations?
Vet care
Equipment
Labor
Feed - ANSWERSFeed
As compared to ruminant animals, the horse is considered equal in the utilization of microbial protein.
True
False - ANSWERSFalse
Ruminants have 4 stomachs.
True
False - ANSWERSFalse
Removal of the testes is called
Cryptorchidism
Puberty
Spermatogenesis
Castration - ANSWERSCastration
