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ZIMSEC O-Level Agriculture

5.4.2Anatomy and physiology

Anatomy and physiology in ZIMSEC O-Level Agriculture: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 5.4.2.1Form 2: draw and label the reproductive systems of a hen and a cock, describe egg formation and state the functions of the parts of an egg.
  2. 5.4.2.2Form 3: identify the parts of the digestive systems of a ruminant and a non-ruminant, explain their functions and distinguish between the two systems.
  3. 5.4.2.3Form 4: identify, draw and label the parts of the male and female reproductive systems of a ruminant and explain their functions.

Lessons

  • Digestion in ruminants, pigs and poultry

    35 min

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  • Reproduction in poultry and the structure of the egg

    30 min

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  • Reproductive systems, heat and pregnancy in farm mammals

    35 min

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Anatomy and physiology: sample question

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What is the main function of the gizzard in a fowl?

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