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It is recommended that the cat litter box be changed
Daily
Every other day
Monthly
Weekly
2
Ethology refers to
The study of animal behavior
Ethical behaviors of trainers
Treatment of behavioral problems
Behavioral acts done with no obvious reason
3
Identify the largest of the blood cells.
erythrocytes
leukocytes
lymphocyte
neutrophils
4
Lingual pertains to ?
The brain stem
Something beneath
The uterus
The tongue
5
The root word “cholecyst-“ pertains to
The liver
The gallbladder
Bile
Cystic conditions
6
_______ surfaces are where bones come together tp form a joint.
joint capsule
synovial
articular
all of the above
7
The _______ carries blood away from the heart.
septum
aorta
lungs
ventricle
8
Identify the signs of inflammation
Swelling
All of the above
Heat
Limping
9
Identify the structure that prevents food from entering the lungs.
esophagus
tonsils
epiglottis
trachea
10
An immediate pleasant occurrence that follows a behavior is
Positive punishment
Positive reinforcement
Negative punishment
Negative reinforcement
11
A method of assessing the hydration status is _____________.
None of the above
Skin turgor
Contusion
Body condition scoring
12
The building blocks of protein
Oil
Water
Fats
Amino acids
13
What may predispose an animal to specific diseases
Genetic
All of the above
Environment
Dietary and metabolic factors
14
The correct term for situated nearer to the central axis of the body relative to another part
Ventral
Superficial
Mesial
Proximal
15
A prefix meaning against or opposed
Brady-
hypo-
Contra-
an-
16
Canned food averages ______ water by weight.
40%
25%
75%
85%
17
long bone of the upper arm.
ulna
humerus
tibia
tarsus
18
Dysuria
Production of grossly abnormal urine
Absence of urine production
Production of blood-tinged urine
Painful or difficult urination
19
What is the largest and main artery of the heart?
aorta
cephalic
jugular
femoral
20
The Heart contains two way valves
True
False
21
identify the largest organ of the body.
liver
lungs
skin
heart
22
the pelvis contains _______ pairs of bones that are fused together in adult animals.
3
6
4
2
23
what defines the decision on type of pet food to feet
Activity
Age
Reproduction status
All of the above
24
Osteoma
An instrument for the surgical excision of bone
A bone tumor
Abnormal bone developement
Condition or degenerative process involving bone
25
Identify the structure that attaches the tooth to the socket.
root
dentin
periodontal ligament
enamel
26
Prefix meaning abnormally slow
Brady-
Hypo-
Tachy-
An-
27
Adeno refers to
A gland
Heart
Joint
Adrenal gland
28
Behaviors that animals show in situations involving social conflict are:
Agonistic
Instinctual
Investigative
Territorial
29
The pattern of behaviors that bonds animals to their owners or caretakers in early life.....
Instinct
Operant conditioning
Imprinting
Classical conditioning
30
The ventral surface of the tongue is:
Either side
The underside
The top
The base
31
the 4 basic types of tissue are epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue and.......
exocrine
nervous
axial
endocrine
32
The heart has________ Chambers?
6
2
8
4
33
Correct term for the tooth surface toward the cheek
Lingual
Mesial
Occlusal
Buccal
34
-plasty means
To remove
To join or fuse
To anchor
To shape or reshape
35
Dogs have______ teeth as adults.
None of the above
42
32
50
36
Agents that cause an abnormal increase in body temp
Capsid
Salmonella
Pyrogens
Fibrosis
37
Flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, rotation, and circumduction are movements associated?
rocking joints, pelvis
scapula, flat bone
sternum
free moving, synovial joints
38
The right and left atrium are separated by the......
interatrial septum
pulmonary septum
aortic septum
ventricular septum
39
The suffix -rrhaphy
Hemorrhage from the repair site
Abnormal adhesion of two tissues
Surgical repair by joining tissues together
Surgical resection of abnormal tissue
40
identify the irregular bone of the body.
skull
heart
Pelvis
vertebrae
41
Surgical puncture of the abdomen
Abdominocentisis
Abdominoectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abdominostomy
42
Another name for a hospital acquired infection.
Inflammatory
Parenteral
Indirect
Nosocomial
43
albino lacks ?
T lymphocytes
antibodies
melanin
antigens
44
Identify the part of the bone that is filled with bone marrow.
medullary cavity
none of the above
pneumatic cavity
fissure
45
on a microscope slide, red blood cells appear ? AND white blood cells appear ?
pink, purple
red, blue
purple, pink
pink, blue
46
Tooth surface closest to the midline
Distal
Medial
Mesial
Lingual
47
Identify a flat bone.
scapula
vertebrae
humorous
tibia
48
What is the most common nutritional disorder of pets?
Cancer
Arthritis
Lymes disease
Obesity
49
Polymyositis
Severe muscle inflammation
Inflammation of several muscles
Interruption of bone marrow activityinvolving precursor cell
Infection and degeration at multiple sites along spine
50
Premium diets specifically geared toward the canine “golden years” contain ______calories
Decreased
Increased
Unbalanced
None of the above
51
Pertaining to the underside of a quadruped or denoting a position more toward the abdomen
Superficial
Ventral
Proximal
Mesial
52
The vet asks you to place the dog in dorsal recumbent position. You would...
Place the dog seated
Place the dog on its back
Place the dog on its side, laying down
Stand the dog up
53
#1 nutrient to sustain life
Protien
Calories
Water
Fats
54
Bacteria: classified, gram-positive and gram- negative depends on the staining characteristic..
Endotoxin
of the cytoplasm
Of the cell wall
Nuclear chromatin
55
What can prescribed diets be used for
To prevent GI issues and to treat hospitalized patients
To avoid with food allergies
All the above
To treat a specific condition
56
Diets for active dogs must have enhanced levels of:
Phosphorus
Fat
Magnesium
Selenium
57
rrhea refers to:
Fixation
Inflammation
Flow
Repair
58
glands of the endocrine system secret hormones directly into____________?
blood stream
pancreas
pituitary gland
thyroid gland
59
Identify the most common deal problem seen in cats and dogs.
all of the above
periodontitis
tumors
enamel deterioration
60
Feeding your dog a balanced diet will help avoid problems such as
Thyroid disease
Diabetes and thyroid disease
Diabetes
lymes disease
61
Non-essential vitamins must be provided in the diet. Added to the food.
True
false
62
An instrument that is used for listening to sounds of the chest
Stethoscope
Thoracoscope
Stethometer
Thoracograph
63
The daily energy requirements of the pregnant female dog _____during the last 20 days gestation
Decrease
Increase
Unbalance
None of the above
64
Identify the tissue that does NOT contain any blood vessels.
muscle
dermis
epithelial
lung
65
Minimizing exercise for a few hours immediately after feeding can reduce the risk of bloat
False
True
66
___________ are chemical agents that completely eliminate all microorganisms.
Disinfectants
Sanitizers
Sterilizer
Antibacterial soap
67
Removal of urine by puncturing the bladder with a needle
Cystocentesis
Urostomy
Urinectomy
Cystotomy
68
Dietary proteins are used for.
Metabolism
Digestion
Building body tissue
Cell repair
69
Digestion begins in the _________.
Trachea
Stomach
Mouth
Esophagus
70
Define ascities
Reduce antigen ingestion
Support RBC production
Restrict coper intake
Reduce fluid retention
71
Lithiasis
A method of treating kidney stones using a laser
Characterized by the formation of calculi
The medical term for gallstones
Infestation with cutaneous larvae
72
What is the primary source of energy for metabolism
Carbohydrates
Fats
All of the above
Water
73
Define Anabolism
Process of building up tissues
Process of assimilating food
Process of breaking down tissue
Process of digestion
74
the Most important socialization period in puppies
3 to 6 months of age
2 to 7 weeks of age
6 to 12 months of age
3 to 12 weeks of age
75
Identify the site of gas exchange within the lungs.
bronchi
cilia
lungs
alveolus
76
Prefix meaning without or not having
Contra-
Hypo-
Brady-
An-
77
A protein that is entirely retained by the body after ingestion is said to have a .....
100% amino acid absorbability
100% biologic value
100% protein profitability
100% bioavailability
78
A stage of ovarian activity without signs of heat.
estrus
diestrus
anestrus
metestrus
79
Identify the species that do not have any upper incisor teeth
cows/horses
cows/sheep
horses/deer
pigs/sheep
80
Identify the fibrous joint that contains sutures holding it together.
none of the above
skull
patella
pelvis
81
If an owner cannot see the cats ribs the cat is probably overweight
True
False
82
Canned food averages _________ water by weight.
85%
75%
25%
40%
83
The neck of an organ
Cerebello
Chalo
Cheilo
Cervico
84
Exposing an animal to new experiences, people and other animals and places to prevent fear
Imprinting
Socialization
Reinforcement
Agnostication
85
Withholding affection when a dog jumps up to greet you isn’t an example of......
Negative punishment
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Positive punishment
86
Identify the essential fatty acid that dogs and cats have in common.
Taurine
Arachidonic
Saline
Linolenic
87
Sacral vertebrae are located in the ______ region of the body.
pelvic
thoracic
abdominal
cervical
88
Identify the structure that holds and protects the spinal cord.
brain stem
vertebral canal
none of the above
spinal column
89
__________ attach bones to other bones.
membrane
tendons
vertebrae
ligaments
90
Percy means to:
Make new
Fixate
Remove
Shape
91
What is the large flap of skin over the ear of the dog?
Pin
Panna
Pinna
Peena
92
Which nutrient contains more energy per unit of weight than any other nutrient?
Amino acids
Carbs
Proteins
Fats
93
The caudal surface pertains to the:
Head
Lateral side
Underside
Tail
94
________ Is the process of breaking down tissue.
Anabolism
Tissue repair
Catabolism
Inflammation
95
hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sudoriferous glands, and arrector pilli muscle tissues are?
dermis layer
sebaceous layer
all of the above
epidermis layer
96
Composed of the bones located on the entire midline of the body.
axial skeleton
spine
pelvic bones
phalanges
97
Adult cats have _________ teeth
20
25
42
30
98
Define AAFCO
Alabama association of feed control officials
American association of feed control officials
American association of forest conservation officials
Alaskan association of friendly community outdoors
99
Identify the site of nutrient absorption during digestion.
small intestines
esophagus
all of the above
stomach
100
Any constituent of food that is ingested to support life.
Nutrient
Food
Metabolism
Water
101
during fetal circulation __?__ (hole) allows blood to pass from the right to left atrium.
foramen ovale
ductus deferens
none of the above
left ventricle
102
The main function of the lymphatic system.
filtration
creates blood cells
growth
nutrition
103
Tachy
Sticky
Flow
To measure
Quick or fast
104
voicebox
pharynx
trachea
larynx
none of the above
105
The best way to prevent to resolve normal puppy destructive behavior is
Interdog aggression
Separation anxiety
Predatory aggression
House spoiling
106
Moving a limb TOWARD the midline is what?
Extension
Abduction
Adduction
Flexion
107
Premium diets geared toward the canine golden years contain________ calories.
Unbalanced
Decreased
None of the above
Increased
108
peanut is the cutest cow in the world.
True
False
109
Why should owners bring their pets food for boarding?
Changes in diet can lead to intestinal upset
It’s less expensive for the boarding facility
To make things easier for the kennel staff
They shouldn’t the facility will provide it. They know best!
110
The association of a particular activity with a punishment or reward is referred to as
Instinct
Operant conditioning
Classical conditioning
Imprinting
111
Identify the organ(s) located in the thoracic cavity.
intestines
all of the above
stomach
heart and lungs
112
Identify manners in which a dog thermoregulates the body temperature.
all of the above
panting
releasing sweat from the pads of the feet
slight/clear discharge from the nose
113
The process of digestion begins ........
mouth
stomach
none of the above
small intestine
114
least common reason what a cat scratches objects.
To mark their territory
To stretch their muscles
To retailiate against their owner
To remove the worn outer sheaths from their claws
115
At what age are puppies and kittens weaned?
None of the above
6-8 weeks
1-2 years
6-8 months
116
The correct term for situated near the surface of the body or a structure
Mesial
Proximal
Ventral
Superficial
117
__________is a term describing an animal developing its own antibodies in response.
Pyrogenic immunity
Passive immunity
Responsive immunity
Active immunity
118
identify the endocrine glands.
all of the above
adrenal gland
Pituitary and thyroid glands
ovaries
119
What is the primary source of energy for metabolism?
Carbs
Water
All of the above
Fats
120
Portion control is the most common popular way to feed
False
True
121
Identify the organ that produces insulin.
Spleen
Stomach
Liver
Pancreas
122
Adduction
Movement of the limb toward the midline
Inward rotation of the limb
Movement of the limb back from its resting position
Movement of the limb away from the midline
123
Esophagoscopy
Creation of an opening between the esophagus and the skin
A repair of an esophageal perforation
Examination of the esophagus using an endoscope
An incision into the esophagus
124
coccygeal vertebrae are located.........
thorax
skull
tail
abdomen
125
One lb is equal to how many kilograms
2.2
1.2
3.6
4.2
126
Another term meaning injection
Enteral
Nasogastric
Orogastic
Parenteral
127
Define Anabolism
Process of assimilating food
Process of digestion
Process of breaking down tissue
Process of building up tissue
128
Lumbar vertebrae are located in the _______ region of the body.
abdominal
neck
pelvic
thoracic
129
cervical vertebrae are located..........
abdomen
neck
thorax
none of the above
130
Correct term for removal of the ovaries and uterus
Ovariouterotomy
Ovariohysteripexy
Uterovariostomy
Ovariohysterectomy
131
The plural of testis is
Testi
Testes
Testae
Testices
132
The act of straightening a limb is what?
Adduction
Extension
Abduction
Flexion
133
_____ secretes substances into the bloodstream or onto the bodies surfaces.
adipose tissue
connective tissue
loose connective tissue
glandular epithelium
134
Tracheostomy
Removal of part of the tracheal wall
Repair of a wound that exposes and perforated the trachea
Examination of the larynx and trachea using endoscope
Creation of an opening between the trachea and the skin
135
Identify the Fat soluble vitamins.
A,D,E,K
B,C VITAMINS
136
The correct term for pus, or infection, in the uterus
Pyrometra
Pyouterus
Uterinitis
Pyometra
137
Identify the cranial and caudal landmarks for the thoracic region of the body.
scapula/ulna
manubrium/xiphoid process
xiphoid process/manubrium
pelvis/manubrium
138
Identify the bone that is affected by hip dysplasia in large breed dogs.
femur
fibula
humerus
tibia
139
Hem/o and angi/o
Arteries
The heart
Diagnostic evaluation of blood flow
Blood vessels
140
Prefix meaning insufficient or abnormally low
tachy-
Hypo-
Brady-
Hyper-
141
Polyphagia
Excessive chewing
Excessive swallowing
Excessive eating
Excessive salvation
142
Laparotomy
A surgical incision into the bowel
Exploration of the abdomen using a fiber optic endoscope
A surgical incision into the abdomin
Surgical exploration of the abdomen
143
Cats require _____ amino acids
2
1
3
4
144
emesis refers to:
vomit
Blood condition
Flow
Inflammation
145
_________ attach muscles to bones.
none of the above
tendons
skin
ligaments
146
subcutaneous injections are administered into the _________ layer of skin.
intradermal
epidermis
intravenous
hypodermis
147
The use of electric fences to help a dog learn the boundaries it may navigate is...
Negative reinforcement
Positive punishment
Positive reinforcement
Negative punishment
148
Some, not all, avian bones of the skeleton are......
calcified
Pneumatic
all of the above
fused together
149
The act of bending a limb is What?
Abduction
Extension
Flexion
Adduction
150
Moving a limb AWAY from the midline is what?
Adduction
Extension
Abduction
Flexion
151
The ____ is a muscular ring that functions as a valve between the stomach and the esophagus.
pharynx
stomach ligament
epiglottis
cardia