Health A, B, and C

Question 1

List types of Infectious Diseases

Answer 1

bacterial, viral, rickettsial, fungal

Question 2

List types of non-infectious diseases

Answer 2

metabolic, degenerate/developmental, genetic, miscellaneous

Question 3

Most common metabolic diseases

Answer 3

diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, chronic renal disease

Question 4

what is the role of insulin

Answer 4

helps to regulate blood sugar levels

Question 5

is Diabetes Mellitus common in cats or dogs

Answer 5

Common in cats

Question 6

symptoms and treatment of diabetes mellitus

Answer 6

S. excessive thirst, increased urination and appetite, weight loss, and cataracts
T. diet alterations, and insulin injections

Question 7

what does the thyroid gland do and where is it located

Answer 7

Regulate body temp
Skin health
Cardiac function
Weight control/ metabolism
Reproduction

it is located on the side of the trachea

Question 8

hypo vs. hyper

Answer 8

hypo = too little
hyper = too much

Question 9

Hyperthyroidism

Answer 9

affects middle aged dogs
s. hair loss, weight gain, lethargy, infertility

Question 10

Diagnosis and Common treatments of hyperthyroidism

Answer 10

to diagnose you measure thyroid hormone levels in a serum test
common treatments are: Thyroid medications; synthetic thyroid hormones
Start low with supplements then you may increase

Question 10

Hyperthyroidism

Answer 10

affects middle aged cats
s. enlarged thyroid glands, increased appetite, drinking, and activity, and weight loss