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Nutrition II Flashcards

1
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What does ophiophagy mean?

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When an animal eats snakes.

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What is a graminivore?

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A graminivore is a herbivorous animal that feeds primarily on grass.

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What does an animal eat if it shows xylophagy?

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A herbivorous animal that primarily eats wood.

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What sort of feeder is a rabbit?

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A fibervore

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What is the definition of a nutrient?

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A substance used by the body that must be supplied in adequate amounts from food consumption.

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What is a protein?

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Large complex molecule that plays many important roles in the body.

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What is protein required for?

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Structure, function and regulation of the body’s tissues and organs.

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What are amino acids?

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Molecules that combine to form proteins. (building blocks of life)

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What do amino acids do?

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-Break down food
-Grow and repair body tissue
-Make hormones and brain chemicals (neurotransmitters)
-Provide an energy source
-Build muscle

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10
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How many amino acids dop dogs need?

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How many amino acids do cats need?

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12
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What is a fat?

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A term used to describe a class of macro nutrients used in metabolism called triglycerides.

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What is a carbohydrate?

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Essential macronutrient that provides energy and dietary fiber to support good health.

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14
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What happens if too many carbohydrates are consumed?

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Weight gain and increased risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.

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15
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What are some uses of water in the body?

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-Lubricates joints
-Regulates body temperature
-Function of all cells and organs
-Chemical reactions in the body
-Regulates metabolism of the products of digestion
-Prevents constipation

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16
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What are some things that could cause water loss in an animal?

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-Lactating
-High body temperature
-Diarrhoea
-Vomiting
-Bleeding

17
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What is dentition?

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The arrangement or condition of the teeth in a particular species or individual.

18
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What are the two types of teeth?

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Primary(baby) / Permanent(adult)

19
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Why is dentition important?

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Poor dental health can result in long term chronic pain. Or could cause infections that then may spread

20
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What are the 4 types of teeth?

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Incisor, canine, premolar, molar

21
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What are incisors for?

A

Biting

22
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What are canines for?

A

Tearing

23
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What are premolars for?

A

Grinding

24
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What are molars for?

A

Chewing

25
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Which animals have carnassial teeth?

A

Carnivores

26
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What are carnassial teeth for?

A

Shearing through meat, sinew and bone

27
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What is diastema?

A

Gap between the teeth
common in herbivores

28
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What are some common dental problems?

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Tartar build up, Plaque build up, Cavities, Gum disease and abscesses

29
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How can dental problems be prevented?

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-Regular dental check ups and cleanings
-Health diet
-Chew toys
-Brushing the animals teethe

30
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What is a monogastric animal?

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An animal with a single compartmented stomach

31
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What are some examples of monogastric animals?

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Poultry
Pigs
Horses
Dogs
Cats

32
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What are most monogastric animals unable to digest?

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Grasses or cellulose food materials

33
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What are the two types of digestion?

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Mechanical and chemical.

34
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What does digestion do?

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Turns foods into small pieces that are able to be carried around the body to where they are needed.
Water absoption

35
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Which organs make up the digestive system?

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Mouth-eosphagus-stomach-small intestine-large intestine-anus

36
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What type of digestion occurs in the mouth?

A

Mechanical

37
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What does saliva do in the mouth?

A

Mixes with the food and begins to break it down into a form that the body can then absorb

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