JAMB Biology 2008 Question 18

Question 18

Animal Nutrition

In the alimentary system of a bird, the function of teeth is carried out by the

  1. A.crop
  2. B.beak
  3. C.gizzard
  4. D.tongue.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (gizzard)

Explanation

Birds have no teeth. The muscular gizzard, often holding small stones, grinds the food as teeth would.