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Small Animal Care & Management - Ch. 6
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Small Animal Care & Management - Ch. 6

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Which term is defined and discussed in Chapter 6?

  • Nutrition (correct)
  • Ration
  • Digestive Systems
  • Reproduce
  • What is the difference between the ruminant and nonruminant digestive systems?

  • Ruminant digestive systems are more efficient at digesting proteins (correct)
  • Nonruminant digestive systems have a longer digestive tract
  • Nonruminant digestive systems produce more heat
  • Ruminant digestive systems require more water
  • What is the importance of specific nutrients in animal diets?

  • To produce heat
  • To support bodily functions
  • To maintain body weight
  • To supply or produce the things we expect from animals (correct)
  • Which nutrient is found in every cell and is involved in biochemical reactions, respiration, digestion, assimilation, and transporting other nutrients?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient group is the most important and can be quickly absorbed by the body?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient supports bodily functions and produces heat?

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient has the same chemical elements as carbohydrates but provides 2.25 times as much energy?

    <p>Fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of substances are vitamins?

    <p>Organic substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are vitamins classified?

    <p>On the basis of their solubility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the storage of vitamins in the body?

    <p>Vitamins are not stored in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is responsible for preventing poor vision, respiratory ailments, digestive problems, and reproductive difficulties?

    <p>Vitamin A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is important for the maintenance of normal blood coagulation?

    <p>Vitamin K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin deficiency can lead to decreased appetite, muscular weakness, and characteristic paralysis?

    <p>Vitamin B1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral group is required in large amounts by animals?

    <p>Macrominerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is responsible for maintaining normal blood pressure and fluid balance in the body?

    <p>Potassium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral deficiency can lead to anemia and impaired immune function?

    <p>Iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of animal digestion system has four compartments in their stomach?

    <p>Ruminants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of animal digestion system involves chewing and the presence of digestive enzymes in saliva?

    <p>Nonruminants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of animal digestion system do birds have?

    <p>Single-stomached</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'nutrition' refer to?

    <p>Receiving a proper and balanced food and water ration for optimum health</p> Signup and view all the answers

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