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[#246] The stage when animal comes in heat
Correct Answer
(A) Proestrus
Explanation
Solution: The stage when animal comes in heat is called Proestrus. Proestrus is the preparatory stage for an animal coming into heat, metestrus is a brief period characterized by the decline of corpus luteum functions in the absence of conception. Proestrus is an anabolic phase in which there is active growth of the genital tract, producing a thickening and venous congestion in the uterine mucosa and at the external orifice of the uterus.
[#247] Ringworm is caused by
Correct Answer
(B) Fungi
Explanation
Solution: Ringworm is caused by Fungi. Ringworm is a common infection of the skin and nails that are caused by fungus. The infection is called “ringworm” because it can cause an itchy, red, circular rash. Ringworm is also called “tinea” or “dermatophytosis”. The different types of ringworm are usually named for the location of the infection on the body.
[#248] Immunity is caused by
Correct Answer
(A) Lymphocytes
Explanation
Solution: Immunity is caused by Lymphocytes. A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell (leukocyte) in the immune system of most vertebrates. Lymphocytes function to eliminate the antigen, either by releasing antibodies (in the case of B cells), cytotoxic granules (cytotoxic T cells) or by signaling to other cells of the immune system (helper T cells). Lymphocytes help your body's immune system fight cancer and foreign viruses and bacteria (antigens). Lymphocytes help your immune system remember every antigen it comes in contact with. After an encounter, some lymphocytes turn into memory cells.
[#249] Concentration of Ammonia and Total VFA in rumen is highest for
Correct Answer
(A) Goat
Explanation
Solution: Concentration of Ammonia and Total VFA in rumen is highest for Goats. Rumen microbes convert NPN to ammonia via urease. The ammonia is then combined with ketoacids by the microbes to produce amino acids. The most important end products of carbohydrate breakdown in the rumen are Volatile Fatty Acids (VFAs). These acids are important because they are the major source (70%) of energy for the ruminant the proportions in which they are produced determine fat and protein content of milk.
[#250] Spleenic fever is another name for
Correct Answer
(B) Anthrax
Explanation
Solution: Splenic fever is another name for Anthrax. Splenic fever is also known as anthrax. It is splenic fever is a serious bacterial infection. It is not primarily a human disease but rather an infection of animals. The skin form presents with a small blister with surrounding swelling that often turns into a painless ulcer with a black center. Cattle, sheep, horses, mules, and some wild animals are highly susceptible. Humans (and swine) are generally resistant to anthrax.