Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Match: Normal Blood Metabolite Ranges
Match the column: Normal ranges for glucose & minerals in blood
| Parameter | Normal range |
|---|---|
| 1. Blood glucose level in Non-ruminants | (a) 40-60 mg/dl |
| 2. Blood glucose level in Birds | (b) 8-12 mg/dl |
| 3. Blood calcium level in animals | (c) 80-120 mg/dl |
| 4. Blood phosphorus level in animals | (d) 250 mg/dl |
| 5. Blood glucose level in ruminants | (e) 4-8 mg/dl |
- 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-e, 5-a — Correct Answer
- 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d, 5-e
- 1-c, 2-e, 3-b, 4-d, 5-a
- 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a, 5-e
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-e, 5-a
These are standard physiological blood parameter ranges essential for animal nutrition and clinical assessment. Glucose levels vary significantly between ruminants, non-ruminants, and birds due to differences in carbohydrate digestion pathways.
Normal Blood Parameter Ranges — Summary Table
| Parameter | Species | Normal Range |
|---|---|---|
| Blood glucose | Non-ruminants (pig, dog) | 80–120 mg/dl |
| Blood glucose | Birds | ~250 mg/dl |
| Blood calcium | All animals | 8–12 mg/dl |
| Blood phosphorus | All animals | 4–8 mg/dl |
| Blood glucose | Ruminants | 40–60 mg/dl |
Key Reasoning
- Birds have highest blood glucose (~250 mg/dl) because they rely more on gluconeogenesis and fatty acid oxidation.
- Ruminants have lowest blood glucose (40–60 mg/dl) because carbohydrates are fermented in the rumen to VFAs, not glucose.
- Non-ruminants (80–120 mg/dl) absorb glucose directly from the intestine.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- All other options misplace one or more pairings — especially birds vs non-ruminants and Ca vs P ranges.
