Ansc 712: Animal Bioclimatology And Ethology Question Paper

Ansc 712: Animal Bioclimatology And Ethology

Course:Master Of Science In Animal Nutrition

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL NUTRITION

ANSC 712: ANIMAL BIOCLIMATOLOGY AND ETHOLOGY

STREAMS: MSC (ANSC) TIME: 3 HOURS

DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 14/8/2013 11.30 AM – 2.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer all Questions

1. (a) Outline the impacts of hot climate on animal productivity [7 marks]

(b) Outline the impacts of cold climate on animal productivity [7 marks]

2. Discuss the main morphological adaptations of farm animal to various environmental variables. [16 Marks]

3. Explain the role of Ethology in animal science [4 marks]

4. (a) Outline the differences between neurotransmitters and hormones [4 marks]

(b) What is the biological importance of substance P and Enkephalins? [4 marks]

5. (a) What is a behavioral system [1 mark]

(b) With good examples, explain behavior systems outlined by J.P.Scott in 1969. [9 marks]
6. Explain the following terms in relation to ethology:

(a) Sensitization [3 marks]

(b) Perceptual learning [3 marks]

(c) Anthropocentrism [2 marks]
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