Veterinary Medicine: Vitamin Deficiency Quiz
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What is a primary function of Vitamin D?

  • Maintains normal blood coagulation
  • Supports normal reproduction
  • Acts as an anti-oxidant
  • Helps in the utilization of calcium and phosphorus (correct)

    • Which deficiency signs are associated with Vitamin E?

  • Retarded growth and Xerophthalmia
  • Poor blood coagulation and hemorrhages
  • Muscular Dystrophy and 'white muscle' disease (correct)
  • Osteomalacia and rickets

    • Which of the following sources is particularly high in Vitamin K?

  • Whole milk
  • Cereal grains
  • Green leafy forages (correct)
  • Synthetic poultry feed

    • What is a deficiency sign of Vitamin A?

    <p>Night blindness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result from a deficiency of Vitamin D in young animals?

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

    What is a known risk of rancid or spoiled fats in relation to Vitamin E?

    <p>Potential to cause white muscle disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is synthesized in the rumen and intestines and has multiple sources, including soybeans?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Vitamin D deficiency?

    <p>Crazy chick disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of fat soluble vitamins?

    <p>They can be stored and accumulated in the liver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is considered a precursor to Vitamin A?

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

    What is one function of Vitamin A?

    <p>Supporting bone formation and proper vision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What deficiency sign is associated with a lack of Vitamin A?

    <p>Xerophthalmia, or dry eyes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a water soluble vitamin?

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

    What are macro-minerals characterized by?

    <p>Their requirement in large amounts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the body manage water soluble vitamins?

    <p>They must be consumed regularly to avoid deficiencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is associated with myglobinuria in horses?

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

    What is one major function of minerals in the body?

    <p>Supporting growth and maintenance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a deficiency sign of Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)?

    <p>Beri-beri disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fatal condition can occur in poultry due to Vitamin K deficiency?

    <p>Hemorrhagic syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is critical for the normal metabolism of carbohydrates?

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

    What is one of the sources of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)?

    <p>Fresh green forage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral's metabolism is influenced by Vitamin C?

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

    Which deficiency disease is associated with choline in dogs?

    <p>Chronic diarrhoea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What vitamin is also known as B2?

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

    Which condition is NOT a deficiency sign of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)?

    <p>Muscular weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of Vitamin B1 deficiency in poultry?

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

    What is a common source of Vitamin C?

    <p>Leafy vegetables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one effect of Niacin (Vitamin B3) deficiency?

    <p>Bowed legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral deficiency can affect reproduction and lactation?

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

    What can a deficiency of magnesium in birds lead to?

    <p>Loss of appetite and lethargy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is essential for blood pigment formation and its deficiency causes anemia?

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

    What is a consequence of cobalt deficiency in birds?

    <p>Reduced hatchability and slow growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is critical for the activation of several body enzymes?

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

    A deficiency of which micro-mineral may cause poor hatchability and enlargement of joints?

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

    Study Notes

    Vitamins and Their Classifications

    • Vitamins: Essential organic nutrients, required in small amounts, must be obtained from diet, rumen bacteria, or sunlight.
    • Vitamin Deficiency: Results in health decline due to insufficient vitamins in diet.
    • Fat Soluble Vitamins: Stored in the liver and fatty tissues; includes Vitamins A, D, E, K.
    • Water Soluble Vitamins: Not stored in tissues; must be supplied regularly; includes B-complex vitamins and Vitamin C.

    Vitamin A (Retinol)

    • Functions: Supports healthy skin, nerve function, eyesight, and bone formation; critical for pregnant females.
    • Deficiency Symptoms: Retarded growth, Xerophthalmia (eye condition).
    • Sources: Whole milk, carotene-rich foods, animal oils, legumes.

    Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)

    • Functions: Essential for utilizing calcium and phosphorus for healthy bones.
    • Deficiency Symptoms: Retarded growth, rickets in young animals, lameness.
    • Sources: Whole milk, sun-cured hays, fish liver oils.

    Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol)

    • Functions: Acts as an antioxidant; crucial for normal reproduction.
    • Deficiency Symptoms: Poor growth, "crazy chick" disease, muscular dystrophy, "stiff lamb" disease.
    • Sources: Cereal grains, green forages, and protein concentrates. Requires selenium for optimal utilization.

    Vitamin K

    • Functions: Necessary for normal blood coagulation.
    • Deficiency Symptoms: Prolonged bleeding, hemorrhagic syndrome.
    • Sources: Green leafy forages, liver, soybeans, synthetic compounds.

    Water Soluble Vitamins Overview

    • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin): Aids carbohydrate metabolism; deficiency leads to Beri-beri disease.
    • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Important for embryo development; deficiency may cause curled toe paralysis in poultry.
    • Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Vital for metabolic processes; deficiency can result in inflamed tongue and canine Pellagra.
    • Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Linked to skin health; deficiency causes dermatitis.
    • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): Essential for enzyme function; deficiency linked to anemia and jerky movements.
    • Vitamin B7 (Biotin): Important for skin health; deficiency leads to dermatitis and aimless wandering.
    • Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid): Necessary for growth and blood formation; deficiency results in anemia and poor feathering.
    • Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin): Crucial for blood production; deficiency leads to embryonic mortality.

    Minerals Overview

    • Minerals: Essential inorganic nutrients required in small amounts for growth and maintenance.
    • Macro-minerals: Needed in larger quantities; essential for bodily functions.
    • Micro-minerals: Needed in trace amounts, vital for various physiological processes.

    Key Minerals

    • Magnesium: Vital for metabolism; deficiency causes lethargy and poor growth.
    • Sodium and Potassium: Important for fluid balance and growth; constituents of body fluids.
    • Iron and Copper: Necessary for blood pigment formation; deficiency causes anemia.
    • Cobalt: Constituent of Vitamin B12; deficiency leads to reduced growth.
    • Zinc: Activates body enzymes; deficiency results in poor feathering and growth issues.
    • Selenium: Supports muscular function and immunity; deficiency leads to muscular dystrophy.
    • Manganese: Essential for bone formation; deficiency causes poor hatchability and staggering.
    • Iodine: Component of thyroid hormones; deficiency impairs body activity.

    Summary of Deficiency Symptoms by Vitamin

    • Vitamin A: Night blindness, eye conditions, reproductive disorders.
    • Vitamin D: Rickets, thin-shelled eggs, milk fever.
    • Vitamin E: Muscular dystrophy, white muscle disease.
    • Vitamin K: Prolonged clotting time, hemorrhagic syndromes.
    • B-Group Vitamins: Various metabolism issues, reproductive failures, anemia, skin problems.

    Key focus areas include the importance of vitamins and minerals in animal health, key functions and symptoms of deficiencies, and sources for each nutrient.

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    Test your knowledge on vitamin and mineral deficiency diseases in veterinary medicine. This quiz covers essential nutrients and their role in growth, reproduction, and overall health in animals. Understand the sources of vitamins and their importance within the diet of various species.

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