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Nutrition- Minerals
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many mineral elements are thought to be essential for animals? | More than 18 |
| Minerals required in large amounts | Macrominerals |
| Minerals required in small amounts | Microminerals (trace elements) |
| What does the word "inorganic" mean? | Something that does not come from a living organism |
| Functions of Phosphorus | Anion; aids in bone and teeth formation; muscle formation; energy producing nutrient metabolism; energy production; reproduction |
| Symptoms of phosphorus deficiency | Decreased appetite; decreased growth; dull hair coat; decreased fertility; spontaneous fractures; Rickets |
| Symptoms of phosphorus excess | Bone loss; urinary calculi; calcification of soft tissue; secondary hyperthyroidism |
| Functions of Calcium | Cation; Aids in bone and teeth formation; blood clotting; muscle function; nerve transmission; membrane permeability |
| Symptoms of Calcium deficiency | Decreased growth; decreased appetite; decreased bone mineralization; lameness; spontaneous fractures; Rickets; loose teeth; tetany; convulsions |
| Symptoms of Calcium excess | Decreased food efficiency; nephrosis; lameness; enlarged costochondral junctions; effects bone and cartilage maturation |