An animal is in positive nitrogen balance when:
Correct answer: B. Nitrogen intake exceeds nitrogen loss
- A. Nitrogen loss exceeds nitrogen intake
- B. Nitrogen intake exceeds nitrogen loss
- C. Nitrogen intake equals nitrogen loss
- D. Urinary nitrogen is completely absent
Explanation
Positive nitrogen balance means that more nitrogen is retained than lost, allowing tissue growth, pregnancy, or production. Equal intake and loss indicates nitrogen equilibrium, while greater loss indicates negative balance.
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