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Agriculture Questions Set 10 Licensure Examination

Agriculture Questions Set-10

1. Which hormone is responsible for milk production in lactating animals?

  • Oxytocin
  • Prolactin
  • Estrogen
  • Progesterone

2. What is the average gestation period for cattle?

  • 150 days
  • 283 days
  • 340 days
  • 114 days

3. Which part of the female reproductive system is the site of fertilization in livestock?

  • Uterus
  • Oviduct
  • Cervix
  • Vagina

4. What term describes an animal with one or both testes retained in the abdominal cavity?

  • Capon
  • Castrate
  • Cryptorchid
  • Eunuch

5. Which cells in the testes are responsible for the production of testosterone?

  • Epithelial cells
  • Leydig cells
  • Sertoli cells
  • None of the above

6. What hormone stimulates ovulation in female animals?

  • Estrogen
  • Progesterone
  • Luteinizing hormone
  • Follicle-stimulating hormone

7. What is the primary sex organ of female animals?

  • Uterus
  • Vagina
  • Ovary
  • Cervix

8. Which hormone is primarily responsible for maintaining pregnancy in animals?

  • Estrogen
  • Oxytocin
  • Progesterone
  • Relaxin

9. What is the term for the union of sperm and egg in animals?

  • Syngamy
  • Fertilization
  • Conjugation
  • Sperm migration

10. Which phase of the estrous cycle is characterized by the development of the corpus luteum?

  • Proestrus
  • Estrus
  • Metestrus
  • Diestrus

11. What is the average gestation period for goats?

  • 150 days
  • 283 days
  • 340 days
  • 114 days

12. Which breed of cattle is known for its high milk production?

  • Angus
  • Hereford
  • Holstein
  • Brahman

13. Which mineral is essential for the formation of hemoglobin in animals?

  • Calcium
  • Phosphorus
  • Iron
  • Potassium

14. What is the term for the young of a sheep?

  • Calf
  • Kid
  • Lamb
  • Foal

15. Which part of the avian digestive system is responsible for mechanical digestion?

  • Crop
  • Proventriculus
  • Gizzard
  • Cloaca

16. Which hormone is known as the “milk let-down” hormone in lactating animals?

  • Oxytocin
  • Prolactin
  • Estrogen
  • Progesterone

17. What is the primary function of the corpus luteum in the estrous cycle?

  • Produce estrogen
  • Maintain pregnancy
  • Stimulate ovulation
  • Promote follicle growth

18. Which part of the male reproductive system is the site of sperm production?

  • Epididymis
  • Seminiferous tubules
  • Vas deferens
  • Prostate gland

19. Which hormone is primarily responsible for the regulation of calcium levels in the blood of animals?

  • Insulin
  • Glucagon
  • Parathyroid hormone
  • Adrenaline

20. What is the term for the study of animal behavior?

  • Ethology
  • Entomology
  • Ecology
  • Anatomy

21. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting in animals?

  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin K
  • Vitamin D

22. What is the average lifespan of a dairy cow?

  • 5 years
  • 10 years
  • 15 years
  • 20 years

23. Which mineral is crucial for the formation of bones and teeth in animals?

  • Iron
  • Phosphorus
  • Sodium
  • Chlorine

24. What is the term for the process by which animals regulate their body temperature?

  • Thermoregulation
  • Homeostasis
  • Metabolism
  • Osmoregulation

25. What is the primary function of red blood cells in animals?

  • Transport oxygen
  • Fight infection
  • Clot blood
  • Remove waste

26. Which type of muscle is found in the walls of internal organs?

  • Skeletal muscle
  • Cardiac muscle
  • Smooth muscle
  • Voluntary muscle

27. What is the term for the young of a goat?

  • Calf
  • Kid
  • Lamb
  • Foal

28. What is the primary source of energy for ruminant animals?

  • Protein
  • Carbohydrates
  • Fats
  • Minerals

29. Which hormone is known as the “fight or flight” hormone in animals?

  • Insulin
  • Glucagon
  • Adrenaline
  • Cortisol

30. What is the term for the process by which animals convert food into energy?

  • Photosynthesis
  • Metabolism
  • Digestion
  • Respiration

31. Which organ is responsible for filtering waste from the blood in animals?

  • Liver
  • Lungs
  • Kidneys
  • Stomach

32. Which breed of swine is known for its high meat quality?

  • Yorkshire
  • Duroc
  • Landrace
  • Hampshire

33. What is the term for the process by which an animal’s body breaks down and absorbs nutrients from food?

  • Metabolism
  • Digestion
  • Respiration
  • Excretion

34. Which nutrient is essential for muscle growth and repair in animals?

  • Carbohydrates
  • Fats
  • Proteins
  • Vitamins

35. What is the term for the study of the structure of animal bodies?

  • Physiology
  • Anatomy
  • Histology
  • Pathology

36. Which breed of sheep is known for its fine wool production?

  • Merino
  • Suffolk
  • Dorset
  • Hampshire

37. What is the term for the process by which animals eliminate waste products from their bodies?

  • Metabolism
  • Digestion
  • Respiration
  • Excretion

38. Which mineral is essential for the production of thyroid hormones in animals?

  • Calcium
  • Iodine
  • Iron
  • Potassium

39. Which part of the digestive system is responsible for water absorption in animals?

  • Stomach
  • Small intestine
  • Large intestine
  • Esophagus

40. What is the term for the period during which a female animal is receptive to mating?

  • Gestation
  • Estrus
  • Parturition
  • Lactation

41. Which hormone is produced by the pancreas to lower blood sugar levels in animals?

  • Insulin
  • Glucagon
  • Adrenaline
  • Cortisol

42. Which breed of cattle is known for its high-quality beef?

  • Holstein
  • Jersey
  • Angus
  • Guernsey

43. What is the primary function of white blood cells in animals?

  • Transport oxygen
  • Fight infection
  • Clot blood
  • Remove waste

44. What is the term for the process by which animals convert food into simpler substances for absorption?

  • Photosynthesis
  • Metabolism
  • Digestion
  • Respiration

45. Which breed of chicken is known for its egg production?

  • Cornish
  • Leghorn
  • Plymouth Rock
  • Rhode Island Red

46. What is the term for the process by which animals eliminate excess heat from their bodies?

  • Thermoregulation
  • Homeostasis
  • Metabolism
  • Osmoregulation

47. Which nutrient is necessary for the production of hemoglobin in animals?

  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Iodine
  • Potassium

48. Which breed of dog is commonly used for herding livestock?

  • Labrador Retriever
  • German Shepherd
  • Border Collie
  • Beagle

49. What is the term for the specialized cells that conduct nerve impulses in animals?

  • Neurons
  • Erythrocytes
  • Osteocytes
  • Chondrocytes

50. Which nutrient is necessary for the production of ATP in animals?

  • Carbohydrates
  • Fats
  • Proteins
  • Vitamins

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