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Mid Term exam :) Flashcards

1
Q

Water:
is often overlooked as a nutrient.

plays an essential role in a number of vital functions.

is the largest single component of the body.

All of the above

A

d.

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2
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On average, an animal’s fat-free body weight consist of ___________ water.
10-14%
25-37%
46-59%
71-73%

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d.

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3
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An animal derives water from:
Drinking
Eating Feedstuffs
A & B
None of the Above

A

c.

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4
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Body water can be lost by:
Urine
Feces
Lactation (Milk)
A & C
All of the above

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e.

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5
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A function of water includes
Digestion
Nutrient Transport
Temperature Regulation
All of the above

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d.

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6
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A cow- calf pair on average will consume _________ gallons of water per day.
2
5
10
15

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d.

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7
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A Market Hog on average will consume _______ gallons of water per day.
2.5
5
7.5
10

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a.

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8
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A Yearling Steer on average will consume _______ gallons of water per day.
2.5
5
10
15

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c.

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A Lamb on average will consume _______ gallons of water per day.
1
2
3
5

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b.

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10
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A Horse on average will consume _______ gallons of water per day.
2.5
5
10
15

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c.

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11
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Carbohydrates are made up of what three elements?
Oxygen, Nitrogen and Calcium
Carbon, Phosphorus and Calcium
Carbon, Oxygen and Hydrogen
Potassium, Nitrogen and Phosphorus

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c.

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12
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What is the main source of energy in an animal ration?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Minerals

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b.

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13
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Carbohydrates help support the bodily functions of:
Breathing
Digesting
Storing fat
Producing Body heat
All of the above

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e.

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14
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A monosaccharide has how many carbons?
1
3
5
6
5 or 6

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e.

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15
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A disaccharide is composed of how many sugar molecules?
1
2
3
4
More than 5

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b.

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16
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Hexoses have how many carbon sugars?
1
2
3
5
6

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e.

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17
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A polysaccharide contains how many sugar molecules?
0
1
2
Multiple

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d.

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18
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Which type of simple sugar is also known as common table sugar?
Glucose
Fructose
Sucrose
Dextrose

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c.

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19
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Which polysaccharide is found in plants, in the highest concentration?
Lactose
Starch
Cellulose
Starch and Cellulose
All of the above

A

d.

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20
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Which animal is the most efficient at digesting fibrous carbohydrates?
Monogastric animals
Ruminant animals
Poultry
Fish

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b.

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21
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The dietary amino acids are broken into two categoies:
Essential and Nonessential
Macro and Micro
Monogastric and Polygastric
Organic and Manufactured

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a.

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22
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________________ is found in the highest concentration of any nutrient, except for water, in all animals and most living organisms.
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Protein
Minerals

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d.

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23
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Which of the following amino acids are most likely to be deficient in practical diets?
Lysine
Methionine
Tryptophan
All of the Above

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d.

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24
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If a specific amino acid is required to synthesize a protein in not available (a limiting amino acid):

the body looks for a substitute amino acid that is similar.

the protein passes on to the cecum where it is then acted upon.

the protein cannot be synthesized.

the protein converts to a toxic compound and may cause scours.

A

c.

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25
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Most protein sources used in feeding animals are between ________ digestible.
15-35%
35-49%
55-63%
75-80%

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d.

26
Q

Amino acids are readily absorbed in the:
anterior portion of the stomach.
posterior portion of the stomach.
anterior portion of the small intestine.
ventral portion of the large intestine.

A

c.

27
Q

In general, protein quality is _____________ important to ruminants than simple-stomached animals.
more
less
equally
depends on the sex of the animal

A

b.

28
Q

Which of the following statements are true when it comes to the dietary requirements for essential amino acids in a monogastric animal:
Requirements are always highest for the young, rapidly growing animal.
Needs decrease as the growth rate declines.
Lowest for adult animals in a maintenance situation.
Requirements increase during pregnancy, lactation or egg production.
All of the above

A

e.

29
Q

Signs of protein deficiencies include:
Poor growth rate
Reduced milk and egg production
Infertility in both males and females
Poor growth rate and reduced milk and egg production
All of the above

A

e.

30
Q

A deficiency of protein is a result of:
One or more amino acids are limiting.
The feed was manufactured and not grown.
Dietary protein level is inadequate.
One or more amino acid is limiting and the dietary protein level is inadequate.
All of the above

A

d.

31
Q

Lipids are organic compounds that are:
soluble in water
insoluble in water
insoluble in either
All of the above

A

b.

32
Q

Lipids supply which of the following to an animal in its diet?
Vitamins
Minerals
Energy
Protein

A

c.

33
Q

In a monogastric, the primary site of fat digestion is the:
Heart
Small Intestine
Stomach
Liver

A

b.

34
Q

Which of the following is a description of oils?
A group of naturally occurring unsaturated waxy solids.
Solid at room temperature.
Digestible in the gaseous form only.
Liquid at room temperature.

A

d.

35
Q

______________ are fatty acids the animal requires but cannot synthesize in adequate amounts to meet its needs.
Nonessential amino acids
Essential fatty acids
Essential nutrients
Nonessential lipids

A

b.

36
Q

If fish oil is fed:
flavor associated with the oil will be present in the meat also.
the quality grade will increase while the yield grade goes down.
a withdraw period of two weeks before harvest is required.
all of the above.

A

a.

37
Q

If an oil is feed to poultry or swine, then the carcass fat becomes:
more saturated and a higher melting point.
less saturated, harder and a higher melting point.
less saturated, softer and has a lower melting point.
increasingly fatter and much easier to cook

A

c.

38
Q

Which of the following terms best describes a fat:
liquid at room temperature.
solid at room temperature.
a sterol in high humidity.
a complex sterol in a ruminant animal.

A

b.

39
Q

Lipids have ____________ times the energy of a carbohydrate.
the same amount of
2.25
5.5
6

A

b.

40
Q

Generally, which of the following can be absorbed more completely?
Fats
Oils

A

b.

41
Q

Minerals are ________________ components of the diet.
optional
inorganic
organic
All of the above

A

b.

42
Q

With regard to microminerals, ____________ is always deficient in very young pigs.
phosphorus
nickel
iron
calcium

A

c.

43
Q

A ______________ deficiency is referred to grass tetany.
Ca
Cu
P
Mg

A

d.

44
Q

In cattle, the ash content (total mineral content) of an animal’s carcass is about:
1%
3.5%
5%
8.5%

A

b.

45
Q

________________ is an essential constituent of hemoglobin in the blood and myoglobin in muscle tissues.
Iron
Copper
Cobalt
Sulfur

A

a,

46
Q

__________________ is a structural component of Vitamin B12.
Iron
Copper
Cobalt
Manganese

A

c.

47
Q

____________________ is a component of thyroid hormone.
Iron
Iodine
Zinc
Sodium

A

b.

48
Q

____________________ is involved in the regulation of osmotic pressure and pH in an animal’s body fluid.
Sodium
Potassium
Chlorine
All of the above

A

d.

49
Q

________________________ are involved in activity of the nervous system.
Calcium
Potassium
Magnesium
Sodium
All of the above

A

e.

50
Q

All mineral deficiencies will, sooner or later, affect animal performance including __________________, even though the appearance of the animal may not be affected.
growth
lactation
egg production
all of the above

A

d.

51
Q

Vitamins are ______________ substances that are required by animal tissues in very small amounts.
solid
inorganic
organic
All of the above

A

c.

52
Q

Vitamins are often categorized as ________________.
Macro or Micro
Essential or Non Essential
Water Soluble or Fat Soluble
Required or Non Required

A

c.

53
Q

A ______________ is a substance required for an enzyme to function properly.
cofactor
mineral
vitamin
feed additive

A

a.

54
Q

The major storage site for most vitamins is in the;
pancrease
liver
stomach
heart

A

b.

55
Q

__________________ is especially high in vitamin content, thus ensuring an adequate intake for the young mammal in early life.
A fattening ration
A balanced ration
A lush forage
Colostrum

A

d.

56
Q

Which of the following is a sign of a vitamin deficiency?
anorexia or poor appetite
reduced growth and dermatitis
weakness and muscular incoordination
All of the above

A

d.

57
Q

In a ruminant animal the Vitamin that will be most likely to be deficient is:
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin C
All of the above

A

a.

58
Q

A Vitamin D deficiency may cause:
blindness
rickets and bone diseases
hemorrhaging in the tissues
All of the above

A

b.

59
Q

A Vitamin A deficiency may cause:
blindness
rickets and bone diseases
hemorrhaging in the tissues
All of the above

A

a.

60
Q

A Vitamin K deficiency may cause:
blindness
rickets and bone diseases
hemorrhaging in the tissues
All of the above

A

c.

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