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What is the definition of nutrition?
What is the definition of nutrition?
- The breakdown of feed particles into suitable products for absorption
- The process of transferring substances from the gastrointestinal tract to the circulatory system
- A combination of feeds fed to animals to meet nutrient requirements
- The series of processes by which an organism takes in and assimilates food for growth and tissue repair (correct)
What is a nutrient according to the text?
What is a nutrient according to the text?
- Chemically produced inorganic salts only
- Synthetically produced vitamins only
- Biogenically synthesized amino acids only
- Any feed constituent that aids in the support of life (correct)
Which process involves the transfer of substances from the gastrointestinal tract to the circulatory system?
Which process involves the transfer of substances from the gastrointestinal tract to the circulatory system?
- Absorption (correct)
- Ration
- Metabolism
- Digestion
What is the function of enzymes in the body?
What is the function of enzymes in the body?
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What animals are classified as non-ruminants according to the text?
What animals are classified as non-ruminants according to the text?
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What is a ration in animal nutrition?
What is a ration in animal nutrition?
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What is the primary function of digestion in nutrition?
What is the primary function of digestion in nutrition?
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Which discipline is NOT directly associated with nutrition?
Which discipline is NOT directly associated with nutrition?
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What distinguishes non-ruminant animals from ruminants?
What distinguishes non-ruminant animals from ruminants?
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Which statement best describes metabolism in the context of nutrition?
Which statement best describes metabolism in the context of nutrition?
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What characterizes a nutrient according to the text?
What characterizes a nutrient according to the text?
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Which animal group falls under the category of ruminants?
Which animal group falls under the category of ruminants?
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