Nutritional Diseases Review

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What are diseases primarily characterized by?

• A) Trauma
• B) Nutrient deficiencies
• C) Genetic mutations
• D) Allergies

Nutritional diseases negatively impact which system in animals?

• A) Nervous system
• B) Immune system
• C) Endocrine system
• D) Respiratory system

Which of the following is not a nutrient required by animals according to the notes?

• A) Vitamins
• B) Fats
• C) Antibiotics
• D) Carbohydrates

Which of the following is not a symptom of nutritional diseases mentioned?

• A) Rough, dull coat
• B) Bright eyes
• C) Loss of appetite
• D) Swelling

Animals with which type of digestive system have one large stomach divided into four compartments?

• A) Monogastric
• B) Hindgut-fermenter
• C) Ruminant
• D) Avian

What is the primary cause of bloat in ruminants?

• A) Excessive water intake
• B) Rapid fermentation producing excessive gas
• C) Lack of exercise
• D) Low protein intake

Which animal is mainly affected by colic?

• A) Swine
• B) Cattle
• C) Horses
• D) Sheep

What is the common name for enterotoxemia?

• A) Bloat
• B) Colic
• C) Milk fever
• D) Overeating disease

Grass Tetany is caused by low levels of which nutrient in the blood?

• A) Iron
• B) Magnesium
• C) Calcium
• D) Sodium