Anatomy and physiology of farm

Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under Anatomy and physiology of farm, the JAMB Agricultural Science syllabus expects you to study:

• 3. Anatomy and physiology of farm animals a. Functions of tissues and organs of farm animals b. Animal body systems e.g. digestive (ruminants and non-ruminants), reproductive, respiratory, urinary (excretory) and nervous systems.
• c. Effect of environmental changes on physiological development of farm animals e.g. climate change (temperature, relative humidity, light, e.t.c.)

Study notes & guidance

Study Anatomy and physiology of farm using a recommended Agricultural Science textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Agricultural Science, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying Anatomy and physiology of farm, you should be able to:

1. Distinguish between various functions of tissues and organs of farm animals. compare different body systems in farm animals. determine the effects of climate change on farm animals

These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Source: official JAMB UTME Agricultural Science syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.