1. Compare the anatomical and physiological features of the respiratory system of a bovine and that of an avian. 2. Explain why avian species are more prone to respiratory diseases than other animals

Generally, seafood prone to microbial spoilage because of higher pH and is more moist. The early microbial spoilage stages in fish include NPN compounds utilization resulting into the formation of...

1. (i) Parkinson's disease- A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors.Nerve cell damage in the brain causes dopamine levels to drop, leading to the...

The cremaster muscle.

Coronaviruses are RNA-containing viruses. The genome of coronaviruses is represented by the RNA molecule that is replicated in host cells via viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase. RNA is less stable than...

Features of gas exchange surfaces in animals:They are moist to prevent the cells from drying and to allow gases to dissolve;They have a large surface area, so that a lot...

Exposure to environmental toxins, such as cigarette smoke and aerosol sprays, can cause respiratory signs in birds.

The mammalian lung has reciprocating ventilation with large terminal air spaces (alveoli) while the avian lung has a flow-through system with small air capillaries. As a result the environment of...

Increased food intake results in large depositions of body fat, molt of feathers, migration, and reproduction are all physiological and behavioral events that avian species, particularly migratory birds inhabiting the...

Archaeopteryx was the first true bird .Theropod features include; a three toe foot , a wishbone , air-filled bones and in some cases feathers Avian features include ; presence of...

The respiratory system of birds facilitates efficient exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen via continuous unidirectional airflow and air sacs. The avian respiratory system is physically distinct from the mammalian...