State the nutrients that rabbits require a high % of in their diet
80% of fibre = hay and grass
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State three factors that can influence a rabbits gut motility
1). Their diet 2). illness/disease 3).stress
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State the meaning of Gastric stasis and Ileus
Gastric stasis is little or no peristaltic movement of the GIT. Ileus is a term used to describe the failure of peristaltic movement
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Explain why food passes rapidly through the GIT of a rabbit
Rabbits are prey therefore they need a low body weight to be able to escape from predators, As their diet is 80% fibre they need a lot of it to extract the energy they require
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State the meaning of the term 'fermentation' and where does it occur in rabbits?
Fermentation is the process bacteria breaking down food molecules, through anaerobic respiration. The bacteria are located in the caecum of a rabbit.
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Define Coprophagia/ Caecotrophy
The ingestion of caecal pellets for nutritional purposes
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Define caecotroph
Caecal pellet containing digestible matter that is formed by the colon and contains nutrients such as Vit b and C and fatty acids.
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What are the two types of carbohydrates?
Simple(monosaccharides and Disaccharides) and complex (polysaccharides)
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Give two examples of simple carbohydrates and two complex
simple= fruits e.g grapes and melon Complex= rice and banana
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What is the function of fibre in the diet?
It helps maintain the motility of the GIT and allows for absorption of nutrients
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What is the function of protein in the diet?
For growth and repair of muscle tissue
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What is the function of carbohydrates in the diet?
Provide energy for maintenance and growth
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What is the function of lipids/fats in the diet?
Provide insulation; provide protective to organs; waterproofing
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What are the two types of vitamins?
Fat soluble and Water Soluble
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What are fat soluble vitamins?
They are vitamins: A,D,E and K. They are stored in the body and require lipids.
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What are water soluble vitamins?
They are vitamins C and B. They are excreted and are required daily
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What does vitamin A,D,E and K do?
A= Relates to vision | D= relates to calcium absoprtion | E= Protects cell membranes | K= Supports with blood clotting.
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What does vitamin C and B do?
C= immune system | B= Aids metabolism.
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What is water required for?
Cell and tissue health, temperature regulation and circulation and transport of water soluble vitamins
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Give two signs/symptoms of a diet lacking carbohydrates
Lack of energy, Reduced growth, Unthrifty appearance
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Give two signs/symptoms of a diet lacking protein
body tissue loss; decreased growth; poor coat
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Give two signs/symptoms of a diet lacking water
Weakness; weight loss; sunken eyes
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Give two signs/symptoms of a diet lacking lipids/Fats
Reduced growth; reduced reproductive performance
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Give two signs/symptoms of a diet lacking in vitamins
Vision problems, Bone weakness, decreased appetite
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Give two signs/symptoms of a diet lacking in minerals
Rickets, Deformed bones, joint stiffness
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What is chemical digestion?
Back
Gastic juices (HCL) and enzymes (Amylase, Pepsin...)
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