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WAEC Agricultural Science 1999 Question 50

Question 50

Animal Health

Heavy infestation of liver fluke causes poor absorption of fats in livestock by

  1. A.blocking bile ducts thus preventing flow of bile
  2. B.destroying fat-digesting enzymes
  3. C.reducing ingestion of fats
  4. D.inhibiting the action of the digestive enzymes.
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Answer: A (blocking bile ducts thus preventing flow of bile)

Explanation

Flukes block the bile ducts, and bile is needed to emulsify fats.