Types of Diseases Flashcard

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What is rickets?

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A disease caused by a lack of vitamin D, leading to weak or soft bones in children.

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What causes rickets?

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Lack of vitamin D.

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How is rabies transmitted?

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Through bite wounds.

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What is rabies?

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A viral disease that affects the central nervous system, often transmitted through animal bites.

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What causes founder in horses?

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Overeating high quality feed.

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What is founder?

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A condition in horses characterized by inflammation of the laminae in the hoof, often due to overeating.

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What is Addison’s Disease?

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A disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisone.

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What causes Addison’s Disease?

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Inadequate secretion of cortisone from the adrenal glands.

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What type of disease is caused by internal or external parasites?

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Parasitic disease.

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What are parasitic diseases?

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Diseases caused by parasites that live on or in a host organism.