WAEC Animal Husbandry 2016 Question 29

Question 29

Digestive System of Farm Animals

In poultry, nutrients are absorbed mainly in the

  1. A.caecum.
  2. B.proventriculus.
  3. C.large intestine.
  4. D.small intestine.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (small intestine.)

Explanation

Digestion is completed and most nutrients are absorbed through the villi of the small intestine.