Anhe 044:Toxicology And Metabolic Disease Question Paper
Anhe 044:Toxicology And Metabolic Disease
Course:Agriculture
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIT CODE : ANHE 044
UNIT TITLE : TOXIOLOGY AND METABOLIC DISEASES
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer all the questions
SECTION A
Question One
Define the following terms as used in toxicology.
(5 marks)
Harmful effects
Toxicant
Toxin
Threshold dose
Toxicology
Explain different types of injections as described in toxicology.
(4 marks)
How is ketosis prevented in cattle?
(5 marks)
Explain types of exposures of toxic substances.
(4 marks)
Describe grain overload under the following subheadings.
(5 marks)
Causative agent.
(1 mark)
Clinical signs
(2 marks)
Treatment
(1 mark)
Preventive measures
(1 mark)
Explain any five sub disciplines of toxicology.
(5 marks)
What are the major causative agents of diarrhea in goats?
(2 marks)
SECTION B
Question Two
Explain the major routes of exposure to the toxic substances.
(6 marks)
Discuss the categories of bloat according to their causative agents.
(4 marks)
Question Three
Discuss the clinical signs of pregnancy toxemia (ketosis) in goats and sheep.
(3 marks)
Discuss three treatments of ketosis in cattle.
(3 marks)
Explain the causes of retained placenta.
(3 marks)
What is threshold dose?
(1 mark)
Question Four
Discuss the classifications of toxic agents giving examples in each case.
(5 marks)
Explain causes of milk fever and how it is treated in cows.
(4 marks)
What is sensitive population?
(1 mark)
Question Five
Write three causes of laminitis in cattle.
(3 marks)
What are the major causative agents of diarrhea in goats?
(2 marks)
Define the following terms as used in metabolic diseases giving an example in each case.
(4 marks)
1. Metabolism
2. Metabolic disorder
What is a dose?
(1 mark)
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