Nutritionl Support Of The Nervous System

Question 1

What will malnutrition during pregnancy lead to

Answer 1

Reduction in brain cells
Reduction in myelin production
Reduction in number of synapses
Altered neurotransmitter systems

Question 2

What part of pregnancy has the greatest effect on cell proliferation

Answer 2

Early

Question 3

What is later pregnancy anancy nutrition important for

Answer 3

Cell differentiation (development of neuron synapses + dendrites)

Question 4

Which macromolecule is essential for structural composition of the brain

Answer 4

Essential fatty acids

Question 5

When is fat deposed in the foetus

Answer 5

Third trimester

Question 6

What is the function of lipids in the brain

Answer 6

Cell membrane
Lipid signalling
Altering gene expression

Question 7

What fatty acid is the brain very rich in

Answer 7

Omega 3

Question 8

What is the effect of essential fatty acids in the brain

Answer 8

Gene expression

Question 9

What is Docsohexaenomic acid (DHA)

Answer 9

An omega 3 fatty acid

Question 10

What does DHA effect

Answer 10

Membrane fluidity
Transport in neural cells

Question 11

How are DHA deficient animals treated

Answer 11

Given an n-3 fatty acid diet
This may adverse the effects on the DHA deficiency during neurodevelopment

Question 12

What are the effects of a DHA deficiency

Answer 12

Suboptimal cognitive and visual function

Question 13

What does increases omega 3 in a puppy diet cause

Answer 13

Improved cognitive function
Better memory and navigation

Question 14

What does an omega 3 supplemented diet in pregnant/ lactating bitches

Answer 14

Puppies with higher retinal function
Better cognitive function
(Easier to train)

Question 15

What is Arachidonic acid

Answer 15

Omega 6

Question 16

What are the fatty acid levels in aggressive dogs

Answer 16

Higher omega 6
Lower DHA

Question 17

What is a good source of omega 3

Answer 17

Cod liver oil

Question 18

Where do herbivores get most omega 3

Answer 18

Forage

Question 19

Where do herbivores get omega 6

Answer 19

Grains

Question 20

What fatty acids does grass supply

Answer 20

EPA
DHA

Question 21

What is the function of vitamin E

Answer 21

Maintaining normal neurological function

Question 22

What is a source of vitamin E in herbivores

Answer 22

Pasture - however overgrazing causes obesity (over fed - undernourished)

Question 23

What is the function of copper for lambs

Answer 23

Normal brain and muscle control

Question 24

What reduces copper uptake

Answer 24

Iron
Molybdenum
Sulphur
AKA grazing pasture with High levels of iron and molybdenum

Question 25

When is copper in diet most important in a pregnant ewe

Answer 25

Last half

Question 26

What does a copper deficiency effect in a pregnant ewe cause

Answer 26

Few days after birth, lambs are uncoordinated
(Sway hind legs)

Question 27

What are some factors that effect ageing

Answer 27

Oxidative stress
Declining hormone levels
Excess body weight
Suboptimal nutrition

Question 28

What is the function of the blood brain barrier

Answer 28

Allow select nutrients to enter CNS

Question 29

How can the blood brain barrier be compromised

Answer 29

Obesity
Disrupted sleep
Poor diet
Chronic inflammation
Increased production of cytokines

Question 30

What is the function of plant phenol in diet

Answer 30

Counteract free radicals

Question 31

How can you reduce chronic ageing

Answer 31

Maintain lean animals
Reduce chronic inflammation
Balance micronutrients