Pre-Vet Final Exam Review Sheet
the shoulder and hip joints are considered what kind of joints? a. Ball-and-socket joints b. Gliding joints c. Pivot joints d. Fused joints
ball and socket joint
humans are considered ___. a. Monopods b. Bipeds c. Tripods d. Quadrupeds
bipeds
who regulates the wholesale and pharmacy distribution of veterinary drugs? a. Veterinarians b. Center of Veterinary Medicine c. Board of Pharmacy d. United States Department of Agriculture
board of pharmacy
which agency protects the heath and safety of the public and animals through the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine? a. American Association of Veterinary State Boards b. American Veterinary Medical Association c. Board of Pharmacy d. Board of Veterinary Medicine
board of veterinary medicine
which of the following provides support for muscles and other tissues in the body? a. Organs b. Ligaments c. Bones d. Nerves
bones
the skin is the ___ organ of the body. a. Largest b. Heaviest c. Lightest d. Both A and B
both a and b
the trachea divides into two branches called the ___. a. Sulci b. Bronchi c. Chordae tendineae d. Cusps
bronchi
the cartilaginous rings which make up the trachea are ___. a. O-shaped b. U-shaped c. C-shaped d. All of the above
c-shaped
hair grows from the ___. a. Epidermis b. Dermis c. Sweat glands d. All of the above
dermis
which part of the skin houses the hair follicles? a. Keratin b. Cadudal c. Epidermis d. Dermis
dermis
surgical procedures were often first studied on which animal? a. Dog b. Cat c. Non-human primate d. Pig
dog
what is the name of the highest point on most four legged animals? a. Distal b. Caudal c. Cranial d. Dorsal
dorsal
which of the following stomachs is found in horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters? a. Ruminant b. Monogastric c. Avian d. Hindgut-fermenter
hindgut fermenter
which human disease is related to the simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), which effects non-human primates? a. Hepatitis b. Diabetes c. HIV d.Respiratory disease
hiv
which of the following are used for shaping, finishing, and smoothing hooves? a. Tourniquets b. Hoof knives c. Twitch chains d. Hoof rasps
hoof rasps
which of the following is a very small syringe used with a hollow needle for injections into or under the skin? a. Balling gun b. Drench gun c. Hypodermic syringe d. Hemostat
hypodermic syringe
a fecal examination is used for which of the following? a. Identifying an inflammatory infection b. Identifying number of red blood cells c. Identifying parasite infection d. Identifying a disease
identifying parasite infection
what is it called when drugs are administered through the veins of an animal? a. Intravenous injection b. Intramuscular injection c. Parenteral injection d. Subcutaneous injection
intravenous injection
which element us administered to the general population through table salt? a. Oxygen b. Calcium c. Iodine d. Hydrogen
iodine
what is a horse's organ of prehension? a. Lips b. Teeth c. Hoof d. Tail
lips
before traveling to the rest of the body, all absorbed nutrients or toxins must pass through the ___. a. Liver b. Pancreas c. Gall bladder d. Colon
liver
which organ produces bile? a. Liver b. Stomach c. Colon d. Esophagus
liver
what is produced by the skin for protection against harmful ultraviolet light? a. Keratin b. Melanin c. Sweat d. Oil
melanin
Tendons attach _____ to _____. a. Muscle to muscle b. bone to bone c. Muscle to bone d. Red fibers to white fibers
muscle to bone
which of the following is not an animal rights group? a. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) b. Local animal rights group c. Mercy for Animals d. National Animal Interest Alliance
national animal interest alliance
which system is in charge of transmitting signals to the body and operates basic functions like breathing and digestion? a. Cardiovascular system b. Digestive system c. Neurologic system d. Endocrine system
neurologic system
which agency requires appropriate warning or identification signs within a veterinarian office? a. USDA b. OSHA c. AVMA d. FDA
osha
which structure holds the chordae tendineae to the interior walls of the heart? a. Sulci b. Bronchi c. Papillary muscles d. None of the above
papillary muscle
which gland is most closely associated with the thyroid gland? a. Parathyroid b. Pituitary c. Hypothalamus d. Ovaries
parathroid
what does peta stand for? a. People, Ethics & Trust with Animals b. Pets & Ethical Treatment Association c. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals d. People for the Ethical Training of Animals
people for the ethical treatment of animals
which of the following surrounds and destroys an invading microbe? a. Antigen b. Hair c. Phagocyte d. Bone marrow
phagocyte
blood leaving the right ventricle enters the ___. a. Superior vena cava b. Inferior vena cava c. Pulmonary artery d. Pulmonary vein
pulmonary artery
which structure governs the passage of food material into the small intestines? a. Pylorus or pyloric valve b. Omasum c. Cecum d. Large intestine
pylorus or pyloric valve
which of the following is one of the first tools used when diagnosed a problem due to illness or injury in an animal? a. Radiograph b. Ultrasound c. Electrocardiograph d. Endoscope
radiograph
the sa node is located in the ___. a. Right ventricle b. Right atrium c. Left ventricle d. Left atrium
right atrium
which of the following is not a type of bone in dogs and cats? a. Short b. Long c. Round d. Irregular
round
muscle contraction results in muscle fiber becoming ___. a. Shorter b. Longer c. Smooth d. None of the above
shorter
which type of muscle is termed as "voluntary"? a. Skeletal b. Cardiac c. Smooth d. All of the above
skeletal
the central nervous system includes the ___. a. Peripheral nervous system b. Spinal cord c. Sympathetic nervous system d. Parasympathetic nervous system
spinal cord
the peripheral nervous system includes the ___. a. Brain stem b. Spinal cord c. Autonomic nervous system d. Cerebellum
spinal cord
which of the following is NOT a true statement about the beliefs and actions of animal rights groups? a. Use violence to portray their message b. Animals have the right to live their own lives c. Humans do not have the right to use animals d. Support regulations of animal recreational sports
support regulations of animal recreational sports
which of the following prefixes means "above"? a. Sub b. Supra c. Peri d. Post
supra
what helps the body create vitamin d? a. Sweat b. Oil c. The sun d. Keratin
the sun
what structure helps to prevent food from entering the sinus cavity during swallowing? a. The uvula b. The epiglottis c. The bronchi d. The chordae tendineae
the uvula
which instrument is used for grasping, compressing, cutting, and pulling tissues? a. Clamping forceps b. Thumb forceps c. Needle holders d. Catheter
thumb forceps
t cells develop in the ___. a. Thymus b. Hair c. Mucus d. All of the above
thymus
arteries carry blood away from the heart.
true
smooth muscles are involuntary.
true
the atria are the top two chambers of the heart.
true
the left lung is composed of how many lobes? a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four
two
which instrument listed below cuts material, other than tissue, which may dull a blade? a. Dissecting scissors b. Utility scissors c. Surgical scissors d. Suture scissors
utility scissors
weakened or killed antigens purposefully introduced into the body by medical professionals is known as ___. a. Mucus b. White blood cell c. Phagocyte d. Vaccine
vaccines
"i will practice my profession conscientiously, dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics." where is the quote from? a. Veterinary Ethical Values b. A famous veterinarian c. Veterinarian's Oath d. Principles of Veterinary Ethics
veterinarian's oath
which of the following is NOT an anatomical term? a. Ventral b. Cadudal c. Cranial d. Vibrissae
vibrissae
which law was signed into effect in 1966 and regulates who may own or sell certain animals, and animal living conditions? a. lacey act b.welfare act c.endangered species act d.rights act
welfare act
according to the program, which animal has a higher percentage of slow twitch muscle fibers? a. Racing quarter horses b. Chickens c. Working draft horses d. None of the above
working draft horses
which of the following is the transplantation of living tissue form one species to another? a. Radiograph b. Xenograft c. CAT scan d. Skin graft
xenograft
in which year was the endangered species act signed into law? a. 1937 b. 1983 c. 1973 d. 1990
1973
which of the following administers licenses and registration to research facilities? a. PHSP b. APHIS c. IACUC d. FDA
APHIS
which stomach compartment of ruminants is considered to be the true "stomach"? a. Rumen b. Reticulum c. Omasum d. Abomasum
abomasum
accessory structures of the skin include which of the following? a. Sweat glands b. Scales c. Feathers d. All of the above
all of the above
the stomach performs which of the following functions? a. Mechanical processing b. Digestion c. Secretion d. All of the above
all of the above
which of the following animals are ruminants? a. Cattle b. Sheep c. Deer d. All of the above
all of the above
which of the following are parts of the small intestine? a. Duodenum b. Jejunum c. Ileum d. All of the above
all of the above
which of the following is a function of the skeletal system? a. Protection b. Locomotion c. Blood production d. All of the above
all of the above
which of the following is a type of muscle tissue? a. Skeletal b. Cardiac c. Smooth d. All of the above
all of the above
which of the following make up the small intestine? a. Duodenum b. Ileum c. Jejunum d. All of the above
all of the above
which of the following structures aids in absorption? a. Papillae b. Villi c. Microvilli d. All of the above
all of the above
which of the following is NOT an example of common practices for law enforcement in regards to animals? a. Prohibiting the running at large of animals, specifically cats and dogs b. Limiting the number of animals a resident may own c. Allowing the ownership of poisonous or dangerous animals d. Controlling animal noise such as barking dogs
allowing the ownership of poisonous or dangerous animals
which of the following identifies the minimum standards required to enter the veterinarian profession and to remain in practice? a. American Veterinarian Medical Association b. American Association of Veterinary State Boards c. Veterinarian Practice Association d. Veterinarian Certificate Association
american association of veterinary state boards
which act requires minimum standards of treatment and care for animals? a. Animal Care Act b. Animal Rights Act c. Animal Health Act d. Animal Welfare Act
animal welfare act
which of the following was discovered after testing on cats and prevents the clotting of blood? a. Antibiotics b. Antiblood c. Anticoagulants d. Anesthesia
anticoagulants
unlike exocrine glands, endocrine glands ___. a. Are ductless b. Have ducts c. Do not secrete hormones d. Do not secrete directly into the blood
are ductless
where is the most common place to put a tag which identifies an animal? a. Auricle b. Nares c. Skin d. Vibrissae
auricle
which of the following is a strong, heated container used to decontaminate veterinary tools? a. Auto washer b. Autoclave c. Auto wave d. Auto decontaminator
autoclave
which of the following is the last step in the cleaning and sterilizing process of surgical instruments? a. Scrubbing b. Drying c. Autoclaving d. Soaking
autoclaving
which instrument is a drain used to release fluid or gas which has built up in an animal? a. Catheter b. Scalpel c. Cannula d. Syringe
cannula
identify the waste gas removed from the blood during expiration. a. Oxygen b. Carbon dioxide c. Water d. All of the above
carbon dioxide
which of the following is an emergency procedure used to keep the heart pumping and oxygen flowing? a. treatment of shock b. Hydrotherapy c. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation d. Control of bleeding
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
the usda regulates vaccines through which of the following centers? a. Center of Veterinary Biologics b. Center of Veterinary Medicine c. American Veterinary Center d. Center of Veterinary Rules
center of veterinary biologics
which piece of equipment is used for the separation of fluids by spinning the vessel holding the material at a high speed? a. Autoclave b. Ultrasound c. Centrifuge d. X-ray
centrifuge
in humans, which part of the brain contains 80 percent of its weight? a. Cerebrum b. Cerebellum c. Spiral cord d. Brain stem
cerebrum
which of the following is known as a hemostat? a. Needle holder b. Clamping forceps c. Scalpel d. Tubes
clamping forceps
which bone is present in humans, but absent in four legged animals? a. Skull b. Femur c. Clavicle d. Pelvis
clavicle
which of the following is called the area toward the head of the body? a. Cranial b. Proximal c. Distal d. Dorsal
cranial
which instrument records electrical activity of the heart over a period of time by placing electrode on a patient's body? a. Endoscope b. Ultrasound c. Electrocardiograph d. Radiograph
electrocardiograph
which of the following equipment does NOT allow for a visual examination of body parts? a. Ultrasound b. Radiograph c. Electrocardiograph d. Endoscopy
electrocardiograph
which of the following uses a device with a light attached to look inside a body cavity or organ? a. Endoscope b. Ultrasound c. Radiograph d. Electrocardiogram
endoscope
which of the following is NOT contained within the integumentary system? a. Skin b. Hair c. Eyes d. Nares
eyes
long bones are found in the wrist and ankle regions.
false
the small intestine is also known as the colon.
false
who enforces the animal drug use clarification act of 1994? a. FDA b. USDA c. OHSA d. AVMA
fda
which of the following tests any determine if an animal is infected with internal parasites? a. Urinalysis b. Fecal flotation c. Blood test d. Sensitivity test
fecal flotation
bile is stored and concentrated in the ___. a. Duodenum b. Appendix c. Gall bladder d. Cecum
gall bladder
keratin is NOT found in which of the following locations? a. Hair b. Hooves c. Head d. Tail
head