FAN EXAM2 questions with correct answers

What is/are the purpose(s) of protein? Enzymatic and oxygen carrying. What is the functionnof the abomasum? Acid production. What is main product of microbial fermentation that the cow uses for energy? Volatile Fatty Acids. What is eructation? Belching of fermentation gas from rumen For the equine, where is the primary site of fiber digestion? Large intestin In swine, what is the primary site of absorption of nutrients? Small intestine In poultry, whatis the function of the cecums? Water absorption. what is hypocalcemia? A metabolic disease of low blood calcium Clinical signs of Milk Fever include Muscle fasciculations and S-curve of neck. What is a risk factor for urolithiasis? Diets high in grain What is Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis caused by? Genetic defect in smooth muscle potassium channels In order to prevent episodes of Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, what food should NOT be fed to affected horses? Alfalfa hay Components of Equine Metabolic Syndrome include: Insulin resistance and obesity Which is NOT a risk factor for laminitis? Administraion of anitbiotics What is part of a laminists treatment protcol? Gastric lavage and lots of bedding What is a risk factor for stomach ulcers in the equine? Intence training What is the toxin found in the yew plant? Taxine What is the most common clinical sign of yew ingestion? Death What does ingestion of red maple cause? Hemolytic anemia What is the poison found in cherries? Cyanide