Chapter 6 Flashcards
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antibodies
Substances produced in body that fight illnesses
Amino Acid
Building blocks of protein
Coprophagy
Animals that eat their own feces, Rabbits
Digestion
Breakdown of food, absorption of minerals
DNA
Genetic material
Macrominerals
Minerals needed in large quantity
Microminerals
Minerals needed in low amounts
Nutrient
Single food that supports animal life
Nutrition
Animal receives proper and balanced diet so it can grow and reproduce
Solubility
Capability of being dissolve, fat or water solubility
Ventriculus
Gizzard, grinds and crush food
Ruminant
Four compartment to stomach
What are the 4 compartments?
Rumen, reticulum, omasum, abomasum
What are the major minerals?
Calcium, phosphorus, fluoride, potassium, sodium, chloride
What are the functions of calcium and Phosphorus?
Help bone and teeth strength
Chlorine and Sodium
Formation of digestive juices and fight bacteria
2 microminerals
Zinc, fluorine, copper, iodine,
Major vitamins(fat soluble)
Vitamin A, D, E, K
Vitamin A
Helps vision, and digestive problems
Vitamin D
Help absorption of calcium and phosphorus
Vitamin E
Normal gestation
Vitamin K
Normal blood
What allows horses to eat lots of hay
A large cecum
What does the rumen do
Storage for food