ANSC 14 QUIZ

The Seeing Eye organization in New Jersey aims to breed _________ puppies per year. A. 450 B. 650 C. 850 D. 1200

B. 650

What was the first companion animal species to be domesticated by humans? A. Cats B. Dogs C. Sheep D. Horses

B. Dogs

Which of these organizations regulates the pet food industry? A. USDA B. FDA C. AAFCO D. A and B

B. FDA

Roundworms are an example of: A. External parasites B. Internal parasites C. Viral diseases D. Bacterial diseases

B. Internal parasites

Which of the following animal's gastrointestinal tract expands as needed when ingesting food? A. Hamster B. Snake C. Bird D. Cat

B. Snake

What percentage of American homes own at least one pet? A. 25 B. 50 C. 66 D. 95

C. 66

Guinea pigs, mice, hamsters, and gerbils are members of which Order? A. Carnivora B. Lagamorpha C. Rodentiae D. Felidae

C. Rodentiae

Reptiles require _________ in order to process calcium and phosphorus properly. A. Black light B. Florescent light C. Ultraviolet light D. Vaccines

C. Ultraviolent light

According to APPA, about how much did American's spend on their on their pets in 2013? A. 17.6 billion B. 14.4 billion C. 21.6 billion D. 55.7 billion

D. 55.7 billion

Which of the following is not considered a companion animal? A. Dog B. Rodent C. Cat D. All are considered companion animals

D. All are considered companion animals

Which of the following would be important to provide in a rodent's cage? A. Cages with absorbent bedding material B. Places to hide and nest C. Good ventilation D. All of these are important amenities for a rodent's cage

D. All of theses are important amenities for a rodent's cage

Both ferrets and cats are: A. Non seasonal breeders B. Seasonal breeders C. Induced ovulators D. Both season breeders and induced ovulators

D. Both season breeders and induced ovulators

"Whelping" is the name give to the birthing process for which of the following species? A. Dog B. Cat C. Ferret D. Dogs and ferrets

D. Dogs and ferrets

Cat and dog food are interchangeable. Both meet the nutrient requirements of either species. True False

False

Purchase price is the most expensive part of owning a pet. True False

False

TLC Kennels sells their pets exclusively through pet stores. True False

False

The role of working dogs has decreased over the past 20 years. True False

False

The seeing eye puppy breeding facility uses biosecurity measures similar to those used in other animal industries in order to keep puppies healthy. True False

True

The amount of money that owners spend on their pets is continually increasing. True False

True

The closest relative to domestic dogs is the: A. Gray wolf B. Red fox C. Red wolf D. Jackal

A. Grey wolf

Which of the following is NOT in the taxonomy order Carnivora? A. Mice B. Dogs C. Cats D. Ferrets

A. Mice

A rodent's cecum and large intestine are more developed that a human's cecum and large intestine. True False

True

An animal's gastrointestinal tract provides clues to the type of food it should eat. True False

True

Dietary requirements for animals vary based on the stage of growth and reproduction. True False

True

Dogs can digest more carbohydrates than cats can. True False

True