WAEC Animal Husbandry · Section 2

Central nervous system

Section B: Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals

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Official WAEC Animal Husbandry outline · Section B: Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals

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a. Parts of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

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Candidates should be able to identify the parts of the CNS and ANS and describe their mode of action

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b. Functions of the ANS

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Candidates should know the functions of the ANS, explain how nerve impulses are transmitted and how homeostasis is ensured

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c. Endocrine system: (i) endocrine glands and their functions; (ii) hormones and their functions

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Candidates should know what endocrine glands are, their location and functions; hormones, their functions and mode of action, and the need to administer synthetic hormones

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