WAEC Animal Husbandry 2017 Question 16

Question 16

Reproduction in Farm Animals

The diagram below is an illustration of the reproductive structure of a farm animal.
The main function of the part labelled III is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.formation of egg shell.
  2. B.secretion of digestive enzymes.
  3. C.implantation of foetus.
  4. D.temporary storage of food
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (formation of egg shell.)

Explanation

III is the shell gland (uterus) of the hen's oviduct, where the shell is laid down around the egg.