Masters

Masters

  • Submitted By: maggsjuice88
  • Date Submitted: 01/28/2009 11:20 AM
  • Category: Science
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CATS:Neonate(0-14 days) atrical: depend on mother
Transitional(14-21 days) incrasing independence wandering
Socialization(3-14 weeks) All primary social bonds if any were formed
Preditory behavior(3-5 weeks)
Play(3-14) practiced as kittens in prep for adult predatory behavior running jumping climbing
Socialization with humans 2-3 weeks through 7 weeks
Juvenile(14 weeks to sexual maturity)

Funtions of vit.: Enzyme(molecules that aid in the speed up or completion of essential chemical reactions in the body) and precursors(molecules that will combine with other molecules to form a more complex enzyme
Vit. A:protein, tissue, immunity, bone resorption
Vit D: bones and immunity
Vit E. antioxidant, tissue, skin
Vit K: blood clotting
Vit B: metabolism, nerve, enzyme
Vit C:synthesizes regularly
Minerals: Macro Mineral:% of diet required
Calcium and phosphorous are aligned in delicate balance for bone growth and reporption.
Micro-minerals: trace minerals with minute , but critical requirements
Iodine: is a critical component of thyroxine and supports the thyroid gland
AAFCO(American association of feed control officials) research and make profiles for the best diet, and feed trials
FDA(food and drug administration) regulates ingrediance and manufacturing
Polyestrous animals: have continuous & regular sexual cycles throughout the year.EX. humans, cattle, swine
Seasonally polyestrous: have several sexual cycles during certain calendar seasons EX. Horese-spring,summer,fall. Cat spring and summer
Diestrous animals: only 2 sexual cycles per each sexual season. EX. Dogs have 2 spring, fall
Monoestrous animals: only 1 per yr. ex. Foxes
Estrous starts with the release of Hypothalamus that releases gonadodotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
Proestrous: preparation, pituitary gland releases follicles stimulating hormone (FSH) that instructs ovary to deposit egg into follicle to mature. Uterus is engorged in blood/nutrience.
Estrus:starts w/leutenizing...

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