ASI 102 Final Exam
True or False: A disease is a disturbance in the function or structure of any organ or part of the body
True
True or False: A disease that is transmitted from an animal to a human would be termed zoonotic
True
True or False: A dominant gene in a heterozygous pair hides the effect of the allele.
True
True or False: Accessory glands in the male contribute volume to the semen.
True
True or False: All animals are a product of their genetics and environment.
True
True or False: An animal with both testes in the body adn undescended into the scrotum would be sterile
True
True or False: As a breeder selects for more traits, the progress they make in any one trait is slower.
True
True or False: Avians have a higher body temperature than cats and dogs
True
True or False: Cellulose that is broken down by microbes provide as a source of energy to ruminant animals
True
True or False: Chromosomes are located in the nucleus
True
True or False: Chyme is a mixture of food and digestive juices
True
True or False: Essential amino acids must be supplied in the diet
True
True or False: Inbreeding concentrates genetics adn increases the chance of homozygous recessive traits.
True
True or False: Lignin is a structural component of plants and increases with plant maturity
True
True or False: Meiosis reduces chromosome number in sex cells
True
True or False: Mitosis produces 2 genetically identical diploid cells, whereas meiosis produces 4non-identical haploid cells.
True
True or False: The parasympathetic nervous system controls our body's emergency reactions such as fight or flight
False
True or False: The estrous cycle can be lengthened by feeding or giving the female prostaglandin
False. Prostaglandin suppresses estrous
Which statement is most true regarding non-infectious diseases. a) they are typically zoonotic diseases b) generally considered non transmissible c) are easily treated using a common antibiotic d) typically transmitted via blood sucking insects
b) generally considered non transmissible
Which of the following is not an indicator of well being indicated by Dr. Nichols? a) productivity b) phycology c) behavior d) health
b) phycology
If given a choice, which is that best route of injection when administrating antibiotics to Livestock? a) subcutaneous b) intramuscular c) intradermal d) injection in the upper hip where deep muscles are found
b) subcutaneous
Which is true regarding active immunity a) provides short term protection b) usually associated with newborn animals who received immunity via colostrum milk c) generally associated with older animals d) refers to a "weak" immune system
c) generally associated with older animals
Ionospheres such as Rumensin are toxic to which specie? a) goats b) sheep c) horses d) beef
c) horses
The ruminant compartment responsible for water reabsoption: a) abomasum b) omasum c) rumen d) reticulum e) cecum
c) rumen
The end product of fiber digestion that provides an energy source for the ruminant: amino acids a) vitamin B b) calcium c) volatile fatty acid d) amino acids e) water
c) volatile fatty acid
A local anesthetic blocks the passage of information across the ________? a) axon b) internet ron c) dendrite d) synapse
d) synapse
Which is true about antibiotics? a) when introduced into the body it will stimulate an antibody response b) are also referred to as vaccines c) will develop long lasting immunity d) when injected it will inhibit the growth of destroy micro-organisms
d) when injected it will inhibit the growth of destroy micro-organisms
True or False: A tuberculin injection is an example of an intramuscular route of administration
False
True or False: Mutations frequently occur and are generally desirable.
False
True or False: Nutrition can greatly influence the genetics of an animal
False
True or False: Qualitative traits are controlled by more genes than quantitative traits
False
True or False: Reducing feed particle size to a powder form is critical to assure proper digestion in ruminant animals
False
True or False: Ruminants have amylase to help breakdown lipids
False
True or False: Rumination is a sign a cow is not feeling well and sick
False
If a bull in the previous question is homozygous polled, what would we expect the progeny to be? A) 100% polled, 0% horned B) 75% polled, 25% horned C) 50% polled, 50 horned D) 25% polled, 75% horned E) 0% polled, 100% horned
A) 100% polled, 0% horned
True or False: Sexing semen is a technology that guarantees 100% either male or female sperm cells.
False
True or False: Swine have a shorter and more complex digestive system than a chicken
False
True or False: highly heritable traits are greatly influenced by the environment.
False. Lowly heritable traits
The gestation length for cats and dogs in normally? A) 50 days B) 63 days C) 82 days D) 114 days
B) 63 days
The federal act that created the Land Grant University System. A) Reddy Act B) Morrill Act C) Smith Lever Act D) Hatch Act E) Minton Act
B) Morrill Act
An animal with an undescended testicle would be called a A) bull B) cryptorchid C) free martin D) clone E) vasectomized
B) cryptorchid
If I wanted to maximize genetic progress, I should minimize which of the following? A) reach B) generation interval C) heritability D) all of the above E) none of the above
B) generation interval
Which system of mating used in cattle, sheep, and goats is the simplest and requires the least amount of time and labor to accomplish? A) the use of embryo transfer B) pasture mating C) artificial insemination D) hand mating male to female
B) pasture mating
Which species has the shortest estrus cycle? A) cow B) sheep C) swine D) horse
B) sheep
True or False: In mammals, sex of the offspring is determined by the female or dam.
False. Male
We mate a homozygous polled bull to 20 horned cows. What is the genotype of the progeny? Assume Polled dominate to horned. A) PP B) PP or pp C) Pp D) Pp or PP E) none of the above
C) Pp
To give birth in swine A) foaling B) calving C) farrowing D) kidding E) whelping
C) farrowing
Site fertilization in the female reproductive track is normally? A) uterus B) ovary C) infundibulum D) allantoic cavity
C) infundibulum
The phase of the estrous cycle where estrogen declines and progesterone increases A) proestrus B) estrus C) metestrus D) diestrus E) oestrus
C) metestrus
What hormone does the corpus luteum produce? A) estrogen B) prostaglandin C) progesterone D) FSH
C) progesterone
Gestation length of a horse A) 21 days B) 283 days C) 112 days D) 340 days E) 145 days
D) 340 days
Which of the following would increase homozygosity of gene pairs: A) Crossbreeding B) Straight breeding C) Random mating D) Inbreeding
D) Inbreeding
Which system would result in the highest level of heterosis or hybrid vigor: A) Inbreeding B) Straight breeding C) Rotational crossbreeding D) Terminal crossbreeding
D) Terminal crossbreeding
In the United States as income increase we as consumers tend to buy... A) better quality food products B) products that are more convenient to fix C) name brands vs generic brands D) all of the above
D) all of the above
The tissue of the placenta that attaches to the uterus A) amnion B) estrus C) allantoic cavity D) chorion E) oocyte
D) chorion
The longest phase of the estrous cycle: A) proestruc B) estrus C) metestrus D) diestrus E) anestrus
D) diestrus
A male castrated horse: A) barrow B) wether C) steer D) gelding E) coupon
D) gelding
The event in which a diploid parent cell divides and creates two identical daughter cells is called? A) meiosis B) genetic diversity C) haploid reduction D) mitosis
D) mitosis
If I wanted to synchronized estrus by lengthening the cycle, what type of hormone would I use? A) testosterone B) FSH C) oxytocin D) progesterone E) prostaglandin
D) progesterone
Which hormone is responsible for ovulation? A) progesterone B) estrogen C) testosterone D) FSH E) LH
E) LH
Which of the following animals is considered seasonally polyestrus? A) horse B) cow C) sheep D) cat E) all but the cow
E) all but the cow
Castration fo the male early in life results in: A) less aggressive behavior B) less boar taint flavor in pork C) less muscle development D) less development of secondary sex characteristic such as thicker necks E) all of the above
E) all of the above
Which of the following is considered an advantage of using IVF vs conventional embryo transfer? A) cheaper cost B) increase conception rate C) any producer can do it with minimal training D) collection can be done every week E) the ability to collect ovocytes from a pregnant female
E) the ability to collect ovocytes from a pregnant female
True or False: In the U.S. we spend nearly 50% of our income on food.
False. 6%
True or False: A free martin is a male calf born twin to a heifer, but the male is sterile.
False. The female is sterile
The major site of nutrient absorption in most animals: a) mouth b) large intestine c) stomach d) small intestine e) esophagus
d) small intestine
Where does digestion begin in monogastrics? a) salivary glands/mouth b) esophagus c) small intestine d) stomach
a) salivary glands/mouth
Which is an example of a zoonotic disease: a) tuberculosis b) mastitis c) shipping fever d) black leg
a) tuberculosis
Which is considered a quality assurance technique? a) use proper injection technique b) using disinfectant on modified live products c) leave air in the syringe before giving the injection d) treating an animal in an open pen
a) use proper injection technique
Which specie has a dual ceca? a) horse b) chicken c) cow d) dog
b) chicken
The removal of gas from the rumen: a) prehension b) eructation c) mastication d) regurgitation e) none of the above
b) eructation
Anti-peristalsis is a key component to which species digestive system? a) swine b) horses c) dairy cattle d) chickens
c) dairy cattle
Which of the following is the most concentrated form of energy? a) water b) protein c) fat d) vitamins e) minerals
c) fat
Fat has how many times more energy than carbohydrates? a) 1.25 b) 2.5 c) 2.25 d) 2.0
c) 2.25
If an animal is excited, what is the least amount of time to reset the clock before you try to work with it again? a) minutes b) 10 minutes c) 20 minutes d) 30 minutes
d) 30 minutes
Which of the following is a pathogenic infection? a) hardware (digestive) b) arsenic (toxicant) c) diabetes (metabolic disorder) d) bovine viral disease (virus)
d) bovine viral disease (virus)
Which of the following is NOT a ruminant? a) cow b) goat c) sheep d) horse e) all are ruminants
d) horse
Which of the following is NOT able to stimulate an antibody response? a) vaccinate b) have the disease yourself c) direct antibody injection d) injection of fat-soluble vitamins
d) injection of fat-soluble vitamins
Which of the following affects digestibility? a) intake b) rate of passage c) balance of the ration d) feed preparation/processing e) all of the above
e) all of the above
The structure of the chicken most like man's stomach: a) pro ventricules b) crop c) small intestine d) cecum e) gizzard
e) gizzard
True or False: The ovocyte is one of the smallest cells in the body and is motile.
False
True or False: The reticular groove prevents milk from going into the rumen in the newborn pig and puppy
False
True or False: Traits that are controlled by one pair of genes are harder to change than those controlled by many pairs.
False
True or False: Urea is a VFA that provides energy to non ruminant animals
False
True or False: Viruses respond well to antibiotic treatment
False
True or False: An example of the gamete are epithelial cells
False. Sex cells
True or False: Temple says, "you know you are inside of an animal's flight zone when you see the animal's tail"
True
True or False: The cow and sheep do not have upper front teeth
True
True or False: The genotype of an animal is determined at conception
True
True or False: The horse digests fiber in its hind gut but does not have a rumen
True
True or False: The pH of the rumen is higher (less acidic) than a pig's stomach
True
True or False: The scrotum of a male raises and lowers to adjust temperature of the testes.
True
True or False: The stronger the uterine attachment the longer the post-part i'm interval
True
True or False: There is less emphasis on economics in pet foods than hog diets
True
True or False: Today in the U.S only a small percentage of the population is actively involved in food production.
True
True or False: All animals have the same number of chromosome pairs.
False
True or False: An animal that shows signs of morbidity means that it has died
False
True or False: Cereal grains such as corn and milo are considered excellent sources of protein
False
True or False: Colostrum intake creates active immunity
False
