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Grass tetany of cattle is a problem caused by the magnesium (Mg) deficiency in the succulent, immature grass that the cattle graze on.

Chloride is a very important cation in animal body, which is required for the absorption of many other nutrients.

Insulin is a peptide hormone secreted by the beta-cells in the pancreas. As is known, the function of insulin in the body include ________________________.(A) increasing glycogen breakdown in the liver(B) decreasing gluconeogenesis in the liver(C) decreasing fatty acid breakdown(D) increasing the synthesis of ketone bodies (E) all B, C, and D above

A chemical name for Vitamin B6 is pyridoxine.

Insulin is a peptide hormone secreted by the beta-cells in the pancreas. As is known, the function of Insulin in the body include________________________.(A) increasing glycogen breakdown in the liver(B) increasing fatty acid synthesis in the adipose tissue(C) decreasing fatty acid breakdown(D) increasing the synthesis of ketone bodies (E) all B, C, and D above

From a commercial animal production standpoint, which one of the following life processes has the highest priority to the animal producers?(A) Life Maintenance(B) Growth and Development(C) Reproduction(D) Activities, Work, or Production(E) Lactation

The rate of water turnover in a beef cattle is much quicker than that in a camel . 

Which vitamin is essential for animal vision and the maintenance of epithelial cells?(A) Vitamin A(B) Vitamin K(C) Vitamin E(D) Vitamin D(E) Vitamin B

Fill in the Blank:  Type your answer in the text box.  Be Specific.   Note that this question has 3 blanks to fill. The 3 primary cell shapes associated with epithelial tissues are ____________ ,   _____________,  and _________ .

The clinical symptoms of animal vitamin B3 deficiency include 3 D’s which are dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia.