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Anhe 0323: Taxicology Of Metabolic Diseases Question Paper

Anhe 0323: Taxicology Of Metabolic Diseases

Course:Diploma In Animal Health And Production

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DIPLOMA IN ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
ANHE 0323: TAXICOLOGY OF METABOLIC DISEASES
STREAMS: DIP (ANHE) TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 22/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN SECTION A AND ANY 2 QUESTIONS IN SECTION B

SECTION A: 30 MARKS

1. Define cell biology. [7 Marks]

2. The knowledge and principles learned from studying cell biology may be extrapolated and generalized to envisage the effect of xenobiotic substances such as drugs or poisons, when they are deliberately or accidentally introduced to animals. Mention 7 life processes that occur within living cells that may be modified or drugs or poisons. [7 Marks]

3. List 9 major factors that affect the phytotoxicity of poisonous plants.

4. In the study of toxic metals, we are conscious that metals generally may play 3 important roles in animals. List them. [3 Marks]

5. Mention any 3 important causes of poisoning in livestock. [3 Marks]

6. Simple diffusion and osmosis are important methods by which substances move across cell membranes in living tissue.

(a) Distinguish between diffusion and osmosis. [9 Marks]

(b) Define “active transport” [2 Marks]

SECTION B: 30 MARKS

7. Briefly discuss the diagnosis of cases of poisoning under the following headings.
[15 Marks]

(a) History [5 Marks]

(b) Clinical signs [2 Marks]

(c) Lesions [3 Marks]

(d) Lab examinations [5 Marks]

8. Discuss the management of toxicoses under the following topics. [15 Marks]

(a) Mention the 3 basic principles that comprise the treatment of toxicosis in
livestock. [6 Marks]

(b) List the steps that may be taken to prevent further absorption of the toxicant.
[9 Marks]

9. Discuss Milk Fever (Hypocalcemia) under the following topics. [15 Marks]

(a) Etiology [3 Marks]

(b) Clinical signs & diagnosis [5 Marks]

(c) Treatment [5 Marks]

(d) Prevention [2 Marks]

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