Animal science Chapter 6

Nutrients are the chemical substances in food that are used by animals bodies to keep it working well.

Nutrients help their bodies to work better.

• True

• False

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Mostly grass eating animals are called____.

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

• Ruminants

• Scavenger

Water makes up how much of an animals bodies?

• 65-75%

• 45-55%

• 55-65%

• 25-35%

Water supports...

• Hair growth

• Biochemical reactions

• Protein creation

• muscle weaknesM

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Substances the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair tissues, and obtain energy

• metabolism
• calories
• nutrients
• minerals

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Which essential nutrient is primarily responsible for building muscle and repairing the body?

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats/Oils

• Water

What is the main role of carbohydrates in the body?

• Is the main source of energy for the body

• Helps to build and repair body tissue

• Provide warmth and cushioning to the body's organs

• Helps to transport vitamins through the body

• All of the above are roles of carbohydrates in the body

Coprophagy can be defined as eating feces-undigested food

• true

• false

What are the 6 essential nutrients

• Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein, Fruits, Veggies, Meats

• Carbohydrates, Meats, Fats, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals

• Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats, Veggies, Minerals, Water

• Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, Water

Most important nutrient

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Protein

• Water