ANSC 303: MACRO MINERALS
28 Cards in this Set
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Calcium
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The functions for this macromineral are:
• Cellular processes • Muscle contraction • Enzyme activation • Blood clotting • Bones & teeth Absorbed in the: Duodenum and Jejunum also large intestine
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Calcium
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Deficiency of this macromineral can result in a disease that O.J. simpson had, Rickets.
also Osteomalacia, osteoporosis, and tetany
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Phosphorus
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The functions for this macromineral are:
• Cell membrane • Phospholipids • Nucleic acids • ATP • pH regulation Absorbed in the: Duodenum and Jejunum also phytic acid
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Phosphorus
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Deficiency of this macromineral can result in Nueromuscular, Rickets, Osteomalacia, and anorexia.
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Magnesium
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The functions for this macromineral are:
• Bone • Nerve impulse transmission • Protein synthesis • Enzyme activation Absorbed in the: Jejunum and Ileum also colon
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Magnesium
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Deficiency of this macromineral can result in Depression, muscle weakness, tetany, and convulsions
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Potassium
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The functions for this macromineral are:
• Water • pH Balance • Cell membrane transfer (Na-K ATPase) Absorbed in the Duodenum and Jejunum also colon 90% of intake absorbed
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Potassium
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Deficiency of this macromineral can result in:
• Muscular weakness • Cardiac arrhythmias • Paralysis • Fragile Bones • Mental apathy
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Sodium
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The functions for this macromineral are:
• Water & pH balance • Electrolyte regulation • Nerve transmission • Muscle contraction Absorbed in Duodenum and Jejunum Also colon (electrogenic)
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Sodium
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Deficiency of this macromineral can result in:
• Anorexia • Nausea • Muscle Atrophy • Poor growth • Weight loss
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Chlorine
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The functions for this macromineral are:
• Primary Anion in body • pH balance • enzyme activation • hydrochloric acid Absorbed in Duodenum and Jejunum
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Chlorine
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Deficiency of this macromineral can result in:
• Loss of appetite • Metabolic acidosis • Weakness & failure to thrive Very Unlikely
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Sulfur
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The functions for this macromineral are:
• Amino acids (Methionine & Cystine) • Vitamins (Thiamin & Biotin) Absorbed in the Duodenum and Jejunum absorbed as vitamins amino acids and di & tripeptides
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Sulfur
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Deficiency of this macromineral can result in:
• Emaciation • Anorexia • Polioencephalomalacia (Thiamin Deficiency) • Loss of Wool
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Sulfur
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Toxicity of this macromineral can result in:
• Linked with copper deficiency • Polioencephalomalacia
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MG & Ca
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These two elements fight for transport into enterocyte
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Calcium
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Phytate inhibits the absorption of what macromineral?
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Clacium
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Na and caffeine increase the excretion of what macromineral?
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Definition
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Magnesium
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High dietary Potassium decreases the absorption of this macromineral?
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Potassium
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aldosterone increases excretion of which macromineral?
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SOdium
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aldosterone increases re-absorption of what macromineral?
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electrical gradient
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this is produced by sodium that allows chlorine to follow it around.
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Chlorine
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_________ is excreted in the urine in direct proportion to Sodium in the urine as well as through the skin.
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Sulfur
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this is associated with vitamins or amino acids and is not utilized as sulfur in monogastrics.
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10:1 or 13:1
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the ratio of nitrogen to sulfur especially when feeding non-protein nitrogen
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methionine
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Supplemented in ruminants only and is the first limiting amino acid in dairy cattle.
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Age, Weight, Stage and Type of Production
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What macromineral requirements are based upon?
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ANSC 303: MACRO MINERALS