ANIMAL NUTRITION Flashcards

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nutrition

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science that deals with transmission of nutrients from diet into component of body tissues; involves processes by which an organism takes in and assimilates food for promoting growth and replacing worn-out or injured tissues

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2
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nutrient

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any feed constituent that aids in support of life

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digestion

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breakdown of feed particles into suitable products for absorption (inc. mechanical digestion - mastication; chemical digestion - acid hydrolysis & enzyme hydrolysis

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absorption

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transfer of substance from gastro-intestinal (GIT) to the circulatory (blood or lymph) system

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metabolism

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combination of anabolic and catabolic reactions occurring in the body

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anabolism

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constructive metabolism; build-up/synthesis of complex molecules from smaller units

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7
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catabolism

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breakdown of large molecules into smaller units; releases energy

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8
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20 chemical elements present in feed nutrients

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C, H, O, P, K, I, N, S, Ca, Fe, Mg, Na, Cl, Co, Cu, F, Mn, Mo, Sepr

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9
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principal constituent of both plant and animal body is ______

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water

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10
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true or false: plants and animal bodies contain the same substances, but the amount present varies

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true

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dry matter of plant primarily consists of ________ that serve as structural and reserved material

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carbohydrates

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