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A Guide to the Principles of Animal Nutrition

Gita Cherian

Chapter 15

Minerals - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

00:43

Problem 1

What are the differences between osteomalacia and rickets?

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01:42

Problem 2

What minerals are associated with bone and teeth formation?

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01:27

Problem 3

What minerals are considered electrolytes?

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01:27

Problem 4

Name the major extracellular cation and anion.

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02:12

Problem 5

Which mineral can be supplied by dietary protein (amino acids)?

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03:30

Problem 6

Calcium levels in the blood are tightly regulated by a complex series of events. Outline what happens in a dairy cow with low blood calcium during early lactation (hypocalcemia). Include what hormones are secreted, nutrients are involved, and organs are affected.

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01:34

Problem 7

You are visiting a poultry farm and the hens are laying soft-shelled eggs and are showing reluctance to move. These hens may have this condition.
a. Rickets
b. Hen osteoporosis
c. Cage layer fatigue

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