Mid Term exam :)

Question 1

Water:
is often overlooked as a nutrient.

plays an essential role in a number of vital functions.

is the largest single component of the body.

All of the above

Answer 1

d.

Question 2

On average, an animal’s fat-free body weight consist of ___________ water.
10-14%
25-37%
46-59%
71-73%

Answer 2

d.

Question 3

An animal derives water from:
Drinking
Eating Feedstuffs
A & B
None of the Above

Answer 3

c.

Question 4

Body water can be lost by:
Urine
Feces
Lactation (Milk)
A & C
All of the above

Answer 4

e.

Question 5

A function of water includes
Digestion
Nutrient Transport
Temperature Regulation
All of the above

Answer 5

d.

Question 6

A cow- calf pair on average will consume _________ gallons of water per day.
2
5
10
15

Answer 6

d.

Question 7

A Market Hog on average will consume _______ gallons of water per day.
2.5
5
7.5
10

Answer 7

a.

Question 8

A Yearling Steer on average will consume _______ gallons of water per day.
2.5
5
10
15

Answer 8

c.

Question 9

A Lamb on average will consume _______ gallons of water per day.
1
2
3
5

Answer 9

b.

Question 10

A Horse on average will consume _______ gallons of water per day.
2.5
5
10
15

Answer 10

c.

Question 11

Carbohydrates are made up of what three elements?
Oxygen, Nitrogen and Calcium
Carbon, Phosphorus and Calcium
Carbon, Oxygen and Hydrogen
Potassium, Nitrogen and Phosphorus

Answer 11

c.

Question 12

What is the main source of energy in an animal ration?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Minerals

Answer 12

b.

Question 13

Carbohydrates help support the bodily functions of:
Breathing
Digesting
Storing fat
Producing Body heat
All of the above

Answer 13

e.

Question 14

A monosaccharide has how many carbons?
1
3
5
6
5 or 6

Answer 14

e.

Question 15

A disaccharide is composed of how many sugar molecules?
1
2
3
4
More than 5

Answer 15

b.

Question 16

Hexoses have how many carbon sugars?
1
2
3
5
6

Answer 16

e.

Question 17

A polysaccharide contains how many sugar molecules?
0
1
2
Multiple

Answer 17

d.

Question 18

Which type of simple sugar is also known as common table sugar?
Glucose
Fructose
Sucrose
Dextrose

Answer 18

c.

Question 19

Which polysaccharide is found in plants, in the highest concentration?
Lactose
Starch
Cellulose
Starch and Cellulose
All of the above

Answer 19

d.

Question 20

Which animal is the most efficient at digesting fibrous carbohydrates?
Monogastric animals
Ruminant animals
Poultry
Fish

Answer 20

b.

Question 21

The dietary amino acids are broken into two categoies:
Essential and Nonessential
Macro and Micro
Monogastric and Polygastric
Organic and Manufactured

Answer 21

a.

Question 22

________________ is found in the highest concentration of any nutrient, except for water, in all animals and most living organisms.
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Protein
Minerals

Answer 22

d.

Question 23

Which of the following amino acids are most likely to be deficient in practical diets?
Lysine
Methionine
Tryptophan
All of the Above

Answer 23

d.

Question 24

If a specific amino acid is required to synthesize a protein in not available (a limiting amino acid):

the body looks for a substitute amino acid that is similar.

the protein passes on to the cecum where it is then acted upon.

the protein cannot be synthesized.

the protein converts to a toxic compound and may cause scours.

Answer 24

c.

Question 25

Most protein sources used in feeding animals are between ________ digestible. 15-35% 35-49% 55-63% 75-80%

Answer 25

d.

Question 26

Amino acids are readily absorbed in the: anterior portion of the stomach. posterior portion of the stomach. anterior portion of the small intestine. ventral portion of the large intestine.

Answer 26

c.

Question 27

In general, protein quality is _____________ important to ruminants than simple-stomached animals. more less equally depends on the sex of the animal

Answer 27

b.

Question 28

Which of the following statements are true when it comes to the dietary requirements for essential amino acids in a monogastric animal: Requirements are always highest for the young, rapidly growing animal. Needs decrease as the growth rate declines. Lowest for adult animals in a maintenance situation. Requirements increase during pregnancy, lactation or egg production. All of the above

Answer 28

e.

Question 29

Signs of protein deficiencies include: Poor growth rate Reduced milk and egg production Infertility in both males and females Poor growth rate and reduced milk and egg production All of the above

Answer 29

e.

Question 30

A deficiency of protein is a result of: One or more amino acids are limiting. The feed was manufactured and not grown. Dietary protein level is inadequate. One or more amino acid is limiting and the dietary protein level is inadequate. All of the above

Answer 30

d.

Question 31

Lipids are organic compounds that are: soluble in water insoluble in water insoluble in either All of the above

Answer 31

b.

Question 32

Lipids supply which of the following to an animal in its diet? Vitamins Minerals Energy Protein

Answer 32

c.

Question 33

In a monogastric, the primary site of fat digestion is the: Heart Small Intestine Stomach Liver

Answer 33

b.

Question 34

Which of the following is a description of oils? A group of naturally occurring unsaturated waxy solids. Solid at room temperature. Digestible in the gaseous form only. Liquid at room temperature.

Answer 34

d.

Question 35

______________ are fatty acids the animal requires but cannot synthesize in adequate amounts to meet its needs. Nonessential amino acids Essential fatty acids Essential nutrients Nonessential lipids

Answer 35

b.

Question 36

If fish oil is fed: flavor associated with the oil will be present in the meat also. the quality grade will increase while the yield grade goes down. a withdraw period of two weeks before harvest is required. all of the above.

Answer 36

a.

Question 37

If an oil is feed to poultry or swine, then the carcass fat becomes: more saturated and a higher melting point. less saturated, harder and a higher melting point. less saturated, softer and has a lower melting point. increasingly fatter and much easier to cook

Answer 37

c.

Question 38

Which of the following terms best describes a fat: liquid at room temperature. solid at room temperature. a sterol in high humidity. a complex sterol in a ruminant animal.

Answer 38

b.

Question 39

Lipids have ____________ times the energy of a carbohydrate. the same amount of 2.25 5.5 6

Answer 39

b.

Question 40

Generally, which of the following can be absorbed more completely? Fats Oils

Answer 40

b.

Question 41

Minerals are ________________ components of the diet. optional inorganic organic All of the above

Answer 41

b.

Question 42

With regard to microminerals, ____________ is always deficient in very young pigs. phosphorus nickel iron calcium

Answer 42

c.

Question 43

A ______________ deficiency is referred to grass tetany. Ca Cu P Mg

Answer 43

d.

Question 44

In cattle, the ash content (total mineral content) of an animal's carcass is about: 1% 3.5% 5% 8.5%

Answer 44

b.

Question 45

________________ is an essential constituent of hemoglobin in the blood and myoglobin in muscle tissues. Iron Copper Cobalt Sulfur

Answer 45

a,

Question 46

__________________ is a structural component of Vitamin B12. Iron Copper Cobalt Manganese

Answer 46

c.

Question 47

____________________ is a component of thyroid hormone. Iron Iodine Zinc Sodium

Answer 47

b.

Question 48

____________________ is involved in the regulation of osmotic pressure and pH in an animal's body fluid. Sodium Potassium Chlorine All of the above

Answer 48

d.

Question 49

________________________ are involved in activity of the nervous system. Calcium Potassium Magnesium Sodium All of the above

Answer 49

e.

Question 50

All mineral deficiencies will, sooner or later, affect animal performance including __________________, even though the appearance of the animal may not be affected. growth lactation egg production all of the above

Answer 50

d.

Question 51

Vitamins are ______________ substances that are required by animal tissues in very small amounts. solid inorganic organic All of the above

Answer 51

c.

Question 52

Vitamins are often categorized as ________________. Macro or Micro Essential or Non Essential Water Soluble or Fat Soluble Required or Non Required

Answer 52

c.

Question 53

A ______________ is a substance required for an enzyme to function properly. cofactor mineral vitamin feed additive

Answer 53

a.

Question 54

The major storage site for most vitamins is in the; pancrease liver stomach heart

Answer 54

b.

Question 55

__________________ is especially high in vitamin content, thus ensuring an adequate intake for the young mammal in early life. A fattening ration A balanced ration A lush forage Colostrum

Answer 55

d.

Question 56

Which of the following is a sign of a vitamin deficiency? anorexia or poor appetite reduced growth and dermatitis weakness and muscular incoordination All of the above

Answer 56

d.

Question 57

In a ruminant animal the Vitamin that will be most likely to be deficient is: Vitamin A Vitamin B1 Vitamin C All of the above

Answer 57

a.

Question 58

A Vitamin D deficiency may cause: blindness rickets and bone diseases hemorrhaging in the tissues All of the above

Answer 58

b.

Question 59

A Vitamin A deficiency may cause: blindness rickets and bone diseases hemorrhaging in the tissues All of the above

Answer 59

a.

Question 60

A Vitamin K deficiency may cause: blindness rickets and bone diseases hemorrhaging in the tissues All of the above

Answer 60

c.