Exam 3 quizzes

Question 1

when you think of bone-specific diseases what minerals come to mind

Answer 1

calcium
phosphorus

Question 2

when you think of weight loss problems what minerals come to mind

Answer 2

electrolytes
sodium

Question 3

when you think of heart/specific organ problems what minerals come to mind

Answer 3

potassium

Question 4

when you think of grass tetany what minerals come to mind

Answer 4

magnesium

Question 5

when you think of anemia what minerals come to mind

Answer 5

iron

Question 6

when you think of ensootic ataxia, falling disease, nutritional anemia, wasting disease, and graying of hair what minerals come to mind

Answer 6

copper

Question 7

when you think of liver and spleen problems what minerals come to mind

Answer 7

cobalt

Question 8

when you think of goiter and hairless pigs what minerals come to mind

Answer 8

iodine

Question 9

when you think of slipped tendon what minerals come to mind

Answer 9

manganese

Question 10

when you think of skin problems what minerals come to mind

Answer 10

zinc

Question 11

when you think of white muscle disease what minerals come to mind

Answer 11

selenium

Question 12

when you think of alkali disease/blind staggers what minerals come to mind

Answer 12

selenium

Question 13

when you think of exudative diathesis in chicks what minerals come to mind

Answer 13

selenium

Question 14

when you think of liver necrosis in rats what minerals come to mind

Answer 14

selenium

Question 15

when you think of hoofs falling off what minerals come to mind

Answer 15

selenium

Question 16

when you think of teartness (severe scouring and loss of condition) what minerals come to mind

Answer 16

molybdenum

Question 17

when you think of bones breaking, bones losing color, and bony outgrowth what minerals come to mind

Answer 17

fluorine

Question 18

when you think of total ash content of bone decreasing and teeth becoming soft what minerals come to mind

Answer 18

fluorine

Question 19

A cow was found to be anemic despite the fact that the iron level in its diet and circulating iron it
its blood are at adequate level. After laboratory analysis, it was found that most of the red bllod
cells were microcytic and immature. Which mineral deficiency would you attribute this to?

Answer 19

copper

Question 20

When ruminants are allowed to feed on lush pasture during the spring season. The potential for the
development of tetany is high. This condition is caused by

Answer 20

Magnesium deficiency

Question 21

Deficiency of this mineral results in piglets being born without hair on their body

Answer 21

Iodine

Question 22

This minerals is not routinely supplemented in swine diets

Answer 22

sulfur

Question 23

Wasting disease, enzootic ataxia, falling disease of cattle, and graying of black hair and wool are
classical symptoms of

Answer 23

Copper deficiency

Question 24

These minerals are area problems of the world

Answer 24

selenium, cobalt, iodine

Question 25

This mineral occupies the center of cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12)

Answer 25

Cobalt

Question 26

This mineral protects against peroxides (acts like an antioxidant)

Answer 26

Selenium

Question 27

One of the following minerals is poorly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract

Answer 27

Zinc or manganese

Question 28

Most of the iron in the body of an animal is stored in this organ

Answer 28

Liver

Question 29

The level of this mineral in the diet of livestock is regulated by FDA

Answer 29

Selenium

Question 30

This plays an important role in the process of bone mineralization

Answer 30

Osteoblast

Question 31

Grazing animals in this State could be subject to selenium toxicity

Answer 31

Utah

Question 32

the amino acid involved in general metabolic rate in the body of an animal

Answer 32

tyrosine

Question 33

hormones involved in calcium metabolism

Answer 33

parathyroid hormone calcitonin vitamin D estrogen

Question 34

4 causes of anemia discussed in class

Answer 34

hereditary pathological hemorrhage blood loss nutritional

Question 35

list the 3 most abundant macro minerals in the body of an animal

Answer 35

calcium phosphorus magnesium

Question 36

Difference between endemic goiter vs. exophthalmic goiter

Answer 36

endemic (simple) is a iodine deficiency exophthalmic (graves disease) is autoimmune caused by overactive thyroid gland

Question 37

pica (deprived appetite) occurs as a result of ____ deficiency

Answer 37

phosphorus

Question 38

within a few days after a freak accident, a cow has found to be anemic as a result of excessive loss of blood. Describe the nature of the anemia

Answer 38

normocytic normochromic

Question 39

relative proportion in the bone the percentage of Ca, P,M

Answer 39

Mg < P< Ca

Question 40

Tetany is observed in ruminants that are fed lush pasture during the spring season. This condition (tetany) is a sign of

Answer 40

Magnesium deficiency

Question 41

Deficiency of this mineral results in piglets being born without hair on their body

Answer 41

Iodine deficiency

Question 42

You are a consultant to a farmer that raises cattle. Recently he’s been noticing significant problem with hoofs coming off the legs of his animals. Which of the minerals that we discussed in class would you suggest to be responsible for this condition

Answer 42

Selenium

Question 43

This minerals is not routinely supplemented in swine diets

Answer 43

Sulfur

Question 44

Wasting disease, enzootic ataxia, falling disease of cattle, and graying of black hair and wool are classical symptoms of

Answer 44

Copper deficiency

Question 45

In order for the microbes in the rumen of ruminant animals to successfully synthesize sufficient quantities of vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), certain mineral must be supplied in their diets

Answer 45

selenium

Question 46

To a reasonable level, this mineral may act as an antioxidant in the diets of livestock

Answer 46

Selenium

Question 47

One of the following minerals is poorly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract

Answer 47

Zinc

Question 48

With regards to magnesium, NH3 needs to be

Answer 48

Low NH3 level is good for Mg absorption

Question 49

The primary storage organ for this mineral is the bone

Answer 49

Phosphorus

Question 50

he level of this mineral in the diet of livestock is regulated by FDA

Answer 50

Selenium

Question 51

Calcitonin enhances bone rebuilding/remodeling with the help of this bone cells

Answer 51

Osteoblast

Question 52

The primary storage organ for this mineral is the liver

Answer 52

iron

Question 53

The mode of excretion of this mineral is through the kidney

Answer 53

Potassium (all electrolytes)

Question 53

The mode of excretion of this mineral is through the kidney

Answer 53

Potassium (all electrolytes)

Question 54

This mineral is involved in the synthesis of hemoglobin as well as in the maturation of red blood cell

Answer 54

copper

Question 55

This mineral is a cofactor for Xanthine oxidase which is essential in purine metabolism

Answer 55

Molybdenum

Question 56

This anemic condition as a result of this mineral is usually normocytic, normochromic type

Answer 56

Cobalt

Question 57

The deficiency of this mineral could result in parakeratosis in swine

Answer 57

zinc

Question 58

This animal has the highest tolerance level to molybdenum

Answer 58

horse

Question 59

This animal has the lowest tolerance level to molybdenum

Answer 59

cow

Question 60

Alkali disease or blind staggers is associated with this mineral

Answer 60

Selenium

Question 61

This minerals is involved in the nitrate reductase system to convert nitrates to nitrites (in plants)

Answer 61

Molybdenum

Question 62

Toxicity of this mineral may lead to a decrease in bone breaking strength

Answer 62

Fluorine

Question 63

Poultry and swine are most likely to be deficient in this mineral

Answer 63

calcium

Question 64

Kidney plays an important role in the excretion of this mineral

Answer 64

Phosphorus (and electrolytes)

Question 65

Severe diarrhea occurs when cattle is fed a diet containing excess _____

Answer 65

Molybdenum

Question 66

Grazing animals in this State could be subject to selenium toxicity

Answer 66

kansas utah dakotas

Question 67

this mineral is involved (indirectly) in energy metabolism

Answer 67

iodine

Question 68

This mineral is involved in sexual maturation of livestock

Answer 68

Manganese

Question 69

This mineral is involved in the activation of ascorbic acid oxidase (vitamin C)

Answer 69

copper

Question 70

The mode of excretion of this mineral is through feces: potassium iron copper or manganese

Answer 70

copper

Question 71

List 4 examples of macro minerals that are not associated with osmotic pressure regulation as discussed in this class

Answer 71

i. Calcium ii. Phosphorus iii. Magnesium iv. sulfur

Question 72

List 3 routes of mineral excretion from the body

Answer 72

i. feces ii. urine iii. sweat iv. blood

Question 73

List one macro mineral that is involved in the maintenance of osmotic pressure and is mostly found in the intracellular fluid

Answer 73

Potassium

Question 74

List 2 hormones that are involved in calcium metabolism

Answer 74

i. vitamin D ii. Parathyroid hormone iii. Calcitonin

Question 75

define minerals

Answer 75

inorganic elements that are required for good health and production

Question 76

What mineral is considered a pollutant

Answer 76

phosphorus

Question 77

can ruminants break down phytate

Answer 77

no

Question 78

how can you minimize phosphorus pollution

Answer 78

feed lower phytic acid feed supplement phytase decrease supplemental sources of minerals

Question 79

definition/importance of chelation

Answer 79

agent that binds to a mineral and isolates it from other compounds maintenance and nutrition significance

Question 80

nutrition significance of chelation

Answer 80

bind trace elements and release them at a site needed

Question 81

maintenance significance of chelation

Answer 81

remove toxins