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