Get premium membership and access revision papers, questions with answers as well as video lessons.

Anhe 044:Toxicology And Metabolic Disease Question Paper

Anhe 044:Toxicology And Metabolic Disease

Course:Agriculture

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

END OF SECOND TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE : ANHE 044
COURSE TITLE : TOXICOLOGY AND METABOLIC DISEASES

TIME:2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: ''''''Answer Question ONE (Compulsory) and any Other TWO Questions in Section B

SECTION A

Question One
a) Define the following terms as used in toxicology. (5marks)
i) Adverse effect
ii) Sensitive sub-population
iii) Dose
iv) Selective toxicity
v) Toxin
b) Name and explain five sub disciplines of toxicology. (10marks)
c) Differentiate between metabolism and metabolic disorder giving an
example in each case. (4marks)
d) Discuss milk fever under the following heading
i) Cause (2marks)
ii) Specific clinical signs. (5marks)
iii) Prevention (2marks)
iv) Treatment (2marks)

SECTION B

Question Two
a) Explain the major routes of exposure to toxic substances. (6marks)
b) Discuss the causes of retained placenta in cattle. (6marks)
c) Explain the types of exposures to toxic substance. (4marks)
d) What are the prevention measure for Ketosis disease in cattle? (5marks)

Question Three
a) Discuss how the toxic agents are classified giving an example in each
classification. (10marks)
b) How is ketosis treated in cattle. (2marks)
c) Describe four different types of injections as a route of exposure to toxic substances. (8marks)

Question Four
a) What are the major causes of diarrhea in goats? (2marks)
b) Discuss the categories of bloat according to their causative agent.
(4marks)
c) What causes laminitis in cattle? (3marks)
d) Describe grain overload under the following subheadings:
i) Causative agent (1mark)
ii) Clinical signs (4marks)
iii) Treatment (2marks)
iv) Preventive measures (2marks)

Anhe 044:Toxicology And Metabolic Disease Question Paper

More Question Papers

Popular Exams