WAEC Animal Husbandry 2019 Question 4

Question 4

Reproduction in Farm Animals

Failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac in livestock is referred to as

  1. A.acromegaly.
  2. B.cretinism.
  3. C.cryptorchidism.
  4. D.dwarfism.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (cryptorchidism.)

Explanation

Cryptorchidism means 'hidden testis': the testes stay in the abdomen.