Chapter Questions
What is hypochromic anemia? Give an example of when it occurs? And why?
What is ceruloplasmin? What is transferrin? Why are they important?
Scourin, changes in coat color, loss of crimp in wool, anemia, aortic rupture, and swayback are typical deficiency symptoms for one particular mineral. Name that mineral. What fuctions does this mineral play to have such a diverse effect on animals?
Why are Cu deficiency symptoms the same as in Mo toxicity?
Most mineral deficiency problems can be treated with an injection of the specific mineral involved. However, Co deficiency can only be prevented or treated when treament is delivered orally. Why?
The transport form of iron in the blood is ___________.a. Hemosiderinb. Ceruloplasminc. Ferritind. Transferrin
The mineral that is a part of glutathione peroxidase enzyme is _______.a. $\mathrm{Ca}$b. $\mathrm{Mn}$c. $\mathrm{P}$d. Se
Goiter is a condition caused by the deficiency of __________.a. Ironb. Iodinec. Manganesed. Magnesium
Generic dry dog food disease is a skin disorder in dogs fed poor quality plant-based diets with low digestibility. This skin disorder is due to the lack of this mineral.a. Zincb. Iodinec. Seleniumd. Calcium
Piglet anemia is the most common form of anemia in baby pigs and is due to the lack of this mineral.a. Iron (Fe)b. Copper (Cu)c. Zinc (Zn)d. Iodine (I)