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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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