Growth & Development
What is growth and development in animals?
determined by the animal's gene pool, the nutrients it eats and its environment
What is the anatomy of the animal?
science that deals with the form and structure of animals
What is animal breeding?
a way of controlling the number of animals in order to improve desirable qualities
What is cross breeding?
the mating of animals from two breeds
Is it possible to have an interaction between an animals genetics and its environment?
yes
What are the 4 stages of animal growth and development?
fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, organogenesis
The anatomy of an animal focuses on what?
organs, muscles, bones, and other tissues
What is selective breeding?
practice of mating individual animals with desired traits
What is inbreeding?
mating animals that are related
What factors may have an impact on an animals growth?
feed, care, weather
What is the physiology of animals?
study of functions of the body or any of its parts
What are the 2 sources of variation in breeding?
genetics and environment
Reduced fertility, slower growth rates, greater susceptibility to disease, and higher mortality rates are caused by ____________.
inbreeding
What are the key homeostatic processes in animals?
regulation of temperature, blood flow and hormones
What are the objectives of breeding?
changing the genetic makeup
In selective breeding, the breeder attempts to isolate an animal with certain traits that are responsible for an organism’s desired qualities in a suitable environment.
true
Breeding goals are dictated by ______________
market demand