Small Animal Care & Management

Which term is defined and discussed in Chapter 6?

Nutrition (correct)

Ration

Digestive Systems

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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?

Water Signup and view all the answers

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

Water Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient supports bodily functions and produces heat?

Carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

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

Fats Signup and view all the answers

Which type of substances are vitamins?

Organic substances Signup and view all the answers

How are vitamins classified?

On the basis of their solubility Signup and view all the answers

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

Vitamins are not stored in the body Signup and view all the answers

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

Vitamin A Signup and view all the answers

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

Vitamin K Signup and view all the answers

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

Vitamin B1 Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral group is required in large amounts by animals?

Macrominerals Signup and view all the answers

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

Potassium Signup and view all the answers

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

Iron Signup and view all the answers

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

Ruminants Signup and view all the answers

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

Nonruminants Signup and view all the answers

Which type of animal digestion system do birds have?

Single-stomached Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'nutrition' refer to?

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