Anatomy and physiology of the chicken
Introduction
The external body parts
The skin: Two functions, protection and regulation of body temperature
The skeleton of the bird
The internal organs of the chicken
The digestive tract: A critical link from feed to growth
The functions of the different parts of the digestive system
Mouth and crop
Glandular stomach (or proventriculus)
Muscular stomach (or gizzard)
Small intestine and enzyme action
Gall bladder (galblaas)
Caeca and colon
The cloaca
The urinary system of the chicken (the kidneys)
Respiratory system (lungs and air sacks)
The blood circulation system
The brain and nervous system
The immune system of the chicken
Reproductive system of poultry
The male reproductive system
The female reproductive system
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