Question

directions: answer the following questions. 1. companion animals are kept for the sole use of enjoyment and companionship. 2. nutrients are essential compounds in food which carry out life. these include water, vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and fats. 3. starch is found in lower amounts in cat food than dog food because cats do not digest starches as quickly and require a lower amount. 4. birds dehydrate quickly; therefore it is crucial to keep plenty of fresh water available. 5. nutritionally, reptiles fall into one of three categories: carnivore, herbivore, or omnivore. 6. it is recommended to feed however reptiles live prey whenever possible. 7. the pharynx leads food from the mouth to the esophagus, which acts as a pathway from the mouth to the stomach, where strong acids further break down the food. 8. the crop is also the site where food is processed for regurgitation to babies. 9. reptiles possess a mouth, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, intestine, and as in birds, a cloaca. the main difference is the ability of organ specialization. 10. cats are also highly susceptible to feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukemia. 11. animals can be infected by both internal and external parasites. 12. internal parasites can cause serious damage to your pets _, heart, lungs or circulatory system if left untreated. 13. common external parasites include fleas, ticks, mites and ringworm. these parasites can cause skin irritation, secondary infections and transmit diseases to your pet. 14. a pregnant animal, or one which has laid eggs, will become more protective and towards other animals, including humans.

Explanation:

This appears to be a worksheet about small - animal health and nutrition. It covers topics such as types of animals kept as companions, essential nutrients, differences in food requirements between cats and dogs, hydration needs of birds, nutritional categories of reptiles, feeding live prey to reptiles, the digestive system of animals, susceptibility of cats to certain viruses, internal and external parasites in animals, and protective behavior of pregnant or egg - laying animals.

Answer:

1. Companion animals
2. Nutrients; fats
3. Cat; dog
4. dehydrate; water
5. herbivore
6. live; prey
7. pharynx; esophagus; stomach; acids
8. Crop; regurgitation
9. stomach; cloaca; specialization
10. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
11. parasites
12. Internal; organs (implied as it can damage organs like heart, lungs etc.)
13. ticks; skin; infections
14. pregnant; aggressive (implied as more protective can mean more aggressive); animals; humans