Animal Nutrition (ANSC 221) Exam #1 Guaranteed A+
What is the primary purpose of protein in an animal’s diet?
️️ To support growth, repair tissues, and maintain body functions.
What mineral is crucial for bone development in animals?
️️ Calcium.
Why is fiber essential in the...
What is the primary purpose of protein in an animal’s diet?
✔️✔️ To support growth, repair tissues, and maintain body functions.
What mineral is crucial for bone development in animals?
✔️✔️ Calcium.
Why is fiber essential in the diet of ruminant animals?
✔️✔️ It aids digestion by promoting proper fermentation in the rumen.
How does vitamin A benefit an animal’s health?
✔️✔️ It supports vision, immune function, and overall growth.
What is the main energy source for most animals?
✔️✔️ Carbohydrates.
What are amino acids, and why are they important in animal nutrition?
✔️✔️ They are the building blocks of proteins, necessary for growth and body repair.
Why is water considered a vital nutrient for animals?
✔️✔️ It is essential for digestion, temperature regulation, and waste elimination.
What is the primary difference between monogastric and ruminant digestion?
✔️✔️ Monogastrics have a single-chambered stomach, while ruminants have a multi-chambered
stomach for fermentation.
How does fat function as a nutrient in animal diets?
,✔️✔️ It provides a concentrated energy source and aids in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Which nutrient is particularly critical for lactating animals?
✔️✔️ Calcium, to support milk production and bone strength.
What is the main role of phosphorus in animal bodies?
✔️✔️ It works with calcium to strengthen bones and teeth and is vital in energy production.
Why is iron important in animal nutrition?
✔️✔️ It is necessary for the production of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood.
How can deficiencies in vitamin D affect animals?
✔️✔️ It can lead to weak bones and rickets due to poor calcium absorption.
What type of diet is typically high in energy but low in fiber?
✔️✔️ Concentrate-based diets.
How do macrominerals differ from microminerals in animal nutrition?
✔️✔️ Macrominerals are required in larger amounts, while microminerals are needed in trace
amounts.
What is the main purpose of adding salt to animal diets?
✔️✔️ To ensure proper intake of sodium and chloride, which are essential for fluid balance and nerve
function.
In which type of animal is vitamin C an essential nutrient?
✔️✔️ Guinea pigs, as they cannot synthesize it on their own.
What can result from a deficiency in selenium in livestock?
, ✔️✔️ Muscle disorders and weakened immune function.
What is the importance of magnesium in animal nutrition?
✔️✔️ It plays a role in nerve function and muscle contraction.
What are fatty acids, and why are they significant?
✔️✔️ They are essential for energy storage, cell membrane structure, and hormone production.
Why might an animal's diet need to be supplemented with vitamin E?
✔️✔️ It acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage.
What role does zinc play in animal nutrition?
✔️✔️ It is vital for skin health, immune function, and wound healing.
Why are legumes beneficial in forage diets?
✔️✔️ They are high in protein and can improve soil nitrogen levels through nitrogen fixation.
What happens if an animal’s diet lacks enough protein?
✔️✔️ The animal may experience stunted growth, muscle loss, and weakened immunity.
Dr. William Beaumont ✔️✔️Army doctor (Ft. Mackinac) who made observations in fistula in stomach
of Alexio St. Martin; opportunity to learn about how stomach functions.
Antione Lavoisier ✔️✔️French scientist credited as the Father of Nutrition. He put weight measures
into chemistry, designed a calorimeter (measured heat produced by the body from work, from
consumption of different types and amounts of foods), and said "Life is a chemical process". Beheaded
in French revolution.
Dr. Stephen Babcock ✔️✔️First semi-purified diets (single plant feeding experiment), all corn or
wheat, used in economically important species. Corn fed animals were sleeker and more vigorous, had
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