Thermogenesis

Question 1

Dog thermoneutral zone

Answer 1

68-95 F

Question 2

Cat thermoneutral zone

Answer 2

68-100 F

Question 3

What is a major source of energy expenditure for outdoor animals

Answer 3

Temperatures well outside of their thermoneutral zone

Question 4

A change in the RER secondary to environmental stress

Answer 4

Adaptive thermogenesis

Question 5

Adaptive thermogenesis allows the body to maintain energy balance despite what kinds of stresses (3)

Answer 5

1. Changes in ambient temperature
2. Alterations in food intake
3. Emotional stress

Question 6

Voluntary oral intake of food is regulated by many __________________ controls.

Answer 6

Physiologic:
Neural
Hormonal
Physical Signs

Question 7

Cats do not have a sugar appetite (dogs do!) Why don’t cats?

Answer 7

Lack the taste receptors

Question 8

Dogs can be affected by _________________ which means they may be more inclined to consume food if they are in a group that is eating together.

Answer 8

Social Facilitation

Question 9

What is the primary determinant for food acceptance in cats?

Answer 9

Smell of Food (if they can’t smell they usually won’t eat)

Question 10

Increased meal frequency leads to increase in energy loss through dietary
_________________________.

Answer 10

Thermogenesis