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The Biology of the Laboratory Rabbit; Manning, P.J. , D. H. Ringler, and C.E. Newcomer, eds.
1994
2nd ed. 1994, Academic Press, San Diego, CA.
Chapter 14, Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases by P. Cheeke pp 321-331
QUESTIONS
Feeding Behavior and Digestive Tract Physiology pp 322-323
1. The flow of ingesta through the rabbit digestive tract is: A) stomachsmall intestineproximal
colonfusus coli  cecum  distal colon B) stomachsmall intestineproximal colon
cecum  fusus coli  distal colon C) stomachsmall intestine cecum  proximal colon
 fusus coli  distal colon D) none
2. What is not true about the rabbit digestive system? A) the proximal colon functions to produce hard
feces and cecotrophs B) the fusus coli provides pacemaker control for hard feces and cecotroph
formation C) Cecotrophs receive the mucus coating in the cecum D) the cecum is the site of
fermentation
3. Cecotrophy in the rabbit is specifically defined as: A) the consumption of cecal contents B) the same
as coprophagy C) the consumption of feces D) all
4. Cecotrophy in the rabbit increases with what type of diet? A) high fiber B) high protein C) low fiber
D) low protein
Nutritional Requirements
1. What are the two major concerns in laboratory rabbit nutrition? A) preventing obesity and renal
damage B) preventing obesity and liver damage C) preventing stunting and poor skin quality D) none
2. What is not true regarding protein in the diet? A) approx 16% crude protein adequate for growth
B) lactating does require 18-19% protein C) non protein nitrogen such a urea is essential to the diet D) all
3.
Which is a major absorbed energy source of the rabbit? A) volatile fatty acids (VFA) B) starches
C) glycerol D) none
4.
What is not true? A) sugars are absorbed in the small intestine B) VFA are produced in the
cecum C) Lactobacillus produce VFA D) Bacteriodes dominates the cecal flora
5.
The highest energy requirement for a rabbit is during: A) the first 3 weeks of life B) lactation
C)
pregnancy D) sexual intercourse
6. What is true about the nutritional management of the pregnant non-lactating doe? A) best to feed a
high energy lactation diet B) Obesity is the goal to reduce neonatal mortality C) both D) none
7. Fiber particles are selectively separated in the: A) antrum of the stomach B) small intestine C)
cecum D) proximal colon
8. What is true about dietary fiber? A) it is highly digested by the rabbit B) it has a favorable effect on
hindgut motility C) it is one of predisposing factors to enteritis D) all
9. Hypomotility and prolonged cecal retention time are seen in: A) high fiber diets B) low fiber diets C)
finely ground fiber diets D) B+C
10. How is calcium naturally excreted in the rabbit? A) via the bile B) via salivary gland C) via the urine
D) via the feces
11. The major minerals of concern for the rabbit are: A) iron and magnesium B) calcium and phosphorus
D) iodine and iron E) magnesium and calcium
12. What is provided to the rabbit via cecotrophy? A) B-complex vitamins only B) B-complex and Vit K
C) Vitamins ADEK D) Vit C
13. What does not cause hydrocephalus in neonates? A) Vit E deficiency B) Vit A deficiency C) Vit A
toxicity
14. Musculodystrophy in the rabbit is due to: A) Vit E deficiency B) Vit C deficiency
C) Vit
A toxicity
15. What is the water intake of a rabbit? A) 120 ml/kg of body weight/day B) 60 ml/kg/day C) 90
ml/kg/day D) 100 ml/kg/day
Chapter 14, Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases
pp 321-331
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