Water

Question 1

What is the single most important nutrient?

Answer 1

Water

Question 2

Water is the largest proportion of the body. What percent of the body is water?

Answer 2

40% to 80%

Question 3

An animal with lean body mass has a greater percentage proportion of water (______________) verses lower percentages in overweight animals.

Answer 3

70% to 80%

Question 4

A fluid loss of __________% is fatal.

Answer 4

10%

Question 5

8 Functions of Water in the Body

Answer 5

1. Solvent
2. Thermoregulation (cells & organs)
3. Hydrolysis (digestion)
4. Elimination of Waste (kidneys/urine)
5. Regulates Oncotic Pressure (shape)
6. Lubrication (joints & eyes)
7. Cushions the Nervous System
8. Respiration (gas exchange surfactant)

Question 6

TDS

Answer 6

Total Dissolved Solids (in water)

Question 7

TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) in water are routinely checked. What is an acceptable level of TDS?

Answer 7

<5000 ppm is acceptable

*ppm (parts per million)

Question 8

What level of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) in water is unsuitable for livestock or poultry?

Answer 8

> 7000 ppm (parts per million)

Question 9

What are 5 Contaminants/Solvents in water?

Answer 9

1. Salt (Na+)
2. Nitrates (fertilizers/waste)
3. Nitrites (minerals)
4. Inorganic Chemicals (lead/mercury/iron)
5. Microbes/Parasites

Question 10

What are the 3 types of Water Loss?

Answer 10

1. Obligatory Loss
2. Facultative Loss
3. Evaporative Loss