What is the primary function of the gizzard in poultry?
Correct answer: A. Mechanical grinding of feed particles
- A. Mechanical grinding of feed particles
- B. Chemical digestion of bile salts
- C. Absorption of water from digesta
- D. Storage of newly swallowed feed
Explanation
The gizzard is a thick, muscular stomach that mechanically grinds feed, often with the help of grit. The crop stores feed temporarily, while most nutrient absorption occurs farther along the intestine.
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