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Occurs naturally in living organisms

Increase rates of chemical reactions without being consumed

Molecule upon which an enzyme acts - substartes are changed during the reaction

Non-protein chemical compound bound to an enzyme that is required for enzyme function

Minerals required in the diet at relatvely high levels (>about 100 mg/d for humans); generally present in the body at >0.01% of body weight.

Minerals required in the diet at relatively low levels (<about 100 mg/d for humans); generally present in the body at <0.01% of body weight

Main inorganic component of bone, making up ~70% of the weight of bone.  Contains Ca, P,O and H

Paralysis due to a sudden drop in blood Ca following onset of milk production; often called "milk fever".

Excessive bone resorption due to high levels of parathyroid hormone release associated with long-term consumption of low Ca, high P diets

Deranged appetite caused by specific mineral deficiencies

An enzyme that contains one or more metal atom as an integral part of its structure

Enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by an iodine deficiency

The interrelated mechanisms that attempt to regulate energy intake in relation to energy expenditures

The complex of sensations which compels an animal to obtain food

The complex of sensations which compels an animal to stop eating

The degree of readiness with which a particular feed is selected and eaten

Part of the hypothalamus that influences the animal to stop eating.  Often referred to as the satiety centre

Part of the hypothalamus that influences the animal to start eating.  Often referred to as the hunger centre

Natural components of feedstuffs that interfere with the digestion, absorption or utilization of nutrients or energy

Is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms

Material inadvertently included in a feed

Toxins produced by molds that colonize crops