Nutrition/Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
What are essential amino acids in the cat?
A
Arginine, taurine
2
Q
A patient is still lipemic after a 24-hour fast. This is due to elevation of which of the following? (choices: VLDL, HDL, LDL, cholesterol)
A
VLDL
3
Q
Deficiency associated with retinal degeneration in cats
A
Taurine
4
Q
Which lipoprotein increased in patient with hypertriglyceridemia
A
VLDL
5
Q
What is the primary constituent of chylomicrons?
A
Triglycerides
6
Q
Where are bile acids conjugated?
A
Hepatocytes
7
Q
What is the primary form of carb metabolism in the intestines?
A
Glucose
8
Q
Best treatment for primary hyperlipidemia?
A
Low fat diet
9
Q
What’s an essential fatty acid in dogs?
A
Linoleic acid & alpha-linolenic acid
10
Q
What’s an essential amino acid in dogs?
A
Arginine, cystine
