Turkey Anatomy Worksheet
Anatomy worksheet for Grade 11 science students focusing on the internal and external structures of a turkey.
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Turkey Anatomy Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the provided diagram for assistance.
Label the following parts of the bird's internal anatomy using the word bank below. (Note: This diagram represents a general bird and can be applied to a turkey's internal anatomy.)
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9. Which organ in a turkey is responsible for grinding food?
Crop
Gizzard
Proventriculus
Liver
10. The primary function of the crop in a turkey is to:
Absorb nutrients
Store and soften food
Produce digestive enzymes
Filter blood
11. Turkeys have a four-chambered heart, similar to mammals.
True
False
12. The wattle and snood are important internal organs for digestion in turkeys.
True
False
13. Describe the function of the gizzard in the turkey's digestive system. How does it contribute to breaking down food?
14. Explain the difference between the proventriculus and the gizzard in terms of their roles in digestion.
Match the external turkey anatomy term with its description.
15. Wattle
a. Fleshy appendage hanging over the beak
16. Snood
b. Red, fleshy growths on the throat and neck
17. Caruncles
c. Bumpy growths on the head and neck
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