Terminology
The medical term for removal of a part is: a. ablation b. equilibrium c. lobectomy d. vertigo
a. ablation
Azoospermia means: a. absence of sperm production b. absence of a testicle c. disease of sperm d. abnormally formed sperm
a. absence of sperm production
Disease of the adrenal glands is termed: a. adrenopathy b. adenopathy c. adenosis d. adrenal pathogen
a. adrenopathy
The lateral gait that differs from the pace by being slower and more broken in cadence is the: a. amble b. trot c. canter d. walk
a. amble
Vasopressin is also known as: a. antidiuretic hormone b. adrenocorticotropic hormone c. melanocyte-stimulating hormone d. growth hormone
a. antidiuretic hormone
In ruminants, the gland cistern is which of the following? a. area of the udder where milk collects b. veins found near the ventral midline c. process in which forage is chopped d. type of feed high in digestible nutrients
a. area of the udder where milk collects
An Elizabethan collar is designed to prevent which of the following? a. area traumatization b. fat inflammation c. dog vocalization d. gland secretion
a. area traumatization
The medical term for stumbling or without coordination is: a. ataxia b. neuralgia c. hemiplegia d. wobbler's
a. ataxia
A horse that eats rapidly or startles is said to: a. bolt b. tease c. cradle d. float
a. bolt
Osteomyelitis means inflammation of the: a.bone including the bone marrow b.brain and spinal cord (the CNS) c.bone d.bone marrow and spinal cord
a. bone including the bone marrow
Which of the following is paramyxovirus infection of bovine associated with fatal pneumonia? a. bovine respiratory syncytial b. infectious bovine rhinotracheitis c. pasteurellosis d. leptospirosis
a. bovine respiratory syncytial
A cat with three colors of fur, usually black, orange, and white, is said to be a(n): a. calico b. tabby c. mongrel d. angora
a. calico
The grips on the heels and outsides of the front shoes of horses are known as: a. calks b. aids c. cradles d. pinchers
a. calks
A herd that restricts the entrance of new animals is considered which of the following? a. closed b. open c. started d. finished
a. closed
What type of fracture results when the bone is splintered? a. comminuted b. closed c. open d. compression
a. comminuted
An animal with a ticked coat has which of the following? a. dark-tipped guard hairs b. XXY genotype c. splotched pattern d. two-toned striped fur
a. dark-tipped guard hairs
Where in the nephron does secretion occur? a. distal convoluted tubule b. glomerulus c. loop of Henle d. proximal convoluted tubule
a. distal convoluted tubule
A dog or cat that is docile is which of the following? a. easygoing b. shiny c. strong d. overweight
a. easygoing
An instrument used to reflect tissue from bone is a(n): a. elevator b. emasculator c. curette d. chuck
a. elevator
Which of the following layers of the heart wall lines the heart chambers and valves? a. endocardium b. epicardium c. myocardium d. pericardium
a. endocardium
The opposite of eversion of the eyelid is: a. entropion b. strabismus c. ectropion d. extropia
a. entropion
To eviscerate is to: a. expose or remove internal organs b. cut out c. cut into d. roll out
a. expose or remove internal organs
Which of the following parts of the nephron is a cluster of capillaries that filter blood? a. glomerulus b. collecting tubules c. Bowman's capsule d. medulla
a. glomerulus
The combining form for pregnant is: a. gravid/o b. par/a c. par/o d. grav/e
a. gravid/o
A(n) ____ pig is about 40 to 100 pounds. a. grower b. starter c. opener d. finisher
a. grower
A farrowing ____ is dedicated to the delivery and raising of piglets to weaning. a. house b. pen c. crate d. hurdle
a. house
Deficient gland secretion is called: a. hypocrinism b. hypercrinism c. endocrinopathy d. endocrinopenia
a. hypocrinism
A disorder caused by treatment is said to be: a. iatrogenic b. infectious c. incidental d. idiopathic
a. iatrogenic
Antibodies are: a. immunoglobulins b. formed against one's own cells c. foreign substances to the body d. antigens
a. immunoglobulins
Hypertension means: a. increased blood pressure b. decreased blood pressure c. decreased pulse d. increased pulse
a. increased blood pressure
The term for between the toes is: a. interdigital b. interphalangeal c. intradigital d. intraphalangeal
a. interdigital
Relative to a distal tubule, a proximal tubule is: a. nearer the glomerulus b. smaller c. larger d. nearer the renal pelvis
a. nearer the glomerulus
What is another name for a kidney stone? a. nephrolith b. nephritis c. nephrorrhexis d. nephrosis
a. nephrolith
A result of an unrepaired cruciate ligament rupture is: a. osteoarthritis b. amputation c. tenectomy d. anorexia
a. osteoarthitis
What kind of skin is tanned into leather and typically used to make boots? a. ostrich b. rhea c. ratite d. emu
a. ostrich
Inflammation of the outer ear is called: a. otitis externa b. otitis media c. otitis interna d. panotitis
a. otitis externa
Examination by feeling is: a. touch therapy b. palpation c. percussion d. massage
a. palpation
Cells that "eat" foreign material are called: a. phagocytes b. morphocytes c. macrocytes d. digesters
a. phagocytes
An animal with more than the normal number of digits has the condition known as: a. polydactyly b. constitution c. spraying d. ovulation
a. polydactyly
Which of the following is a small breed of equine, usually about 14 hands? a. pony b. draft c. miniature horse d. light horse
a. pony
Lactogenic hormone is also known as: a. prolactin b. oxytocin c. lactose d. lactogenesis
a. prolactin
Prolapse or drooping is called: a. ptosis b. Horner's c. epilepsy d. chorea
a. ptosis
The abbreviation PLR represents: a. pupillary light reflex b. prominent left reflex c. persistent lateral radiculitits d. post lameness reflex
a. pupillary light reflex
A dog that is a member of a recognized breed is said to be which of the following? a. purebred b. ticked c. mongrel d. ruddy
a. purebred
What is the name for the bony termination of the vertebral column in birds where tail feathers attach? a. pygostyle b. furcula c. ventriculus d. columella
a. pygostyle
The quill or central part of a contour feather is known as what? a. shaft b. mantle c. molt d. spur
a. shaft
Of the different types of reptile, which includes iguanas and lizards? a. Squamata b. Serpentes c. Crocodilia d. Chelonia
a. squamata
Another name for narrowed nostrils is: a. stenotic nares b. suffocation c. cyanosis d. asphyxiation
a. stenotic nares
The plural of stimulus is: a. stimuli b. stimulum c. stimulae d. stimula
a. stimuli
Overfunctioning sudoriferous glands produce excessive amounts of which of the following? a. sweat b. fat c. oil d. white blood cells
a. sweat
The paragraph points out that: a. the medial meniscus may also be injured with cruciate ruptures b. both cruciate ligaments are usually ruptured c.acute lameness is seen in dogs for about 4 to 6 weeks following cruciate rupture d. rupture of the cruciate ligament is rare
a. the medial meniscus may also be injured with cruciate ruptures
Which of the following glands regulates metabolism and iodine uptake? a. thyroid b. anterior pituitary c. adrenal d. posterior pituitary
a. thyroid
The term urinary calculus means: a.urinary bladder stones b.urinary bladder crystals c.kidney stones d.lithotripsy
a. urinary bladder stones
Of the following types of camelid, which are the smallest with the highest-quality wool? a. vicunas b. alpacas c. llamas d. guanacos
a. vicunas
How many viable offspring has a primipara produced? a.none b.one c.three d.two
b. 1
Unlike rodents, rabbits have how many upper incisor teeth? a. 4 b. 2 c. 8 d. 6
b. 2
Asystole means: a. increased pulse b. absence of a heart beat c. increased heart rate d. lack of heart relaxation
b. Absence of heart beat
An anticoagulant is a substance that: a. dissolves a blood clot b. prevents blood from clotting c. causes the formation of a thrombus d. causes the formation of an embolus
b. Prevents blood from clotting
Which of the following types of neuron carries impulses from one neuron to another? a. afferent b. associative c. sensory d. descending
b. associative
A collection or mass of blood on the outer ear is termed: a. otopathy b. aural hematoma c. otopyorrhea d. orohemangioma
b. aural hematoma
Listening to body sounds is called: a. audioscopy b. auscultation c. auroscopy d. otoscopy
b. auscultation
The term for the thickness of fat along the dorsum of the pig is: a. sling b. backfat c. finish d. bacon
b. backfat
Another term for dull is: a. cutting b. blunt c. swaged d. taper
b. blunt
Which of the following describes the horse marking known as a blaze? a. white beyond both eyes and nostrils b. broad, white stripe on the face c. small, white mark on the muzzle d. white from the coronet to the fetlock
b. broad, white stripe on the face
The meat of young goats under 50 pounds is which of the following? a. chevon b. cabrito c. disbud d. wattle
b. cabrito
Inflammation of connective tissue is called: a. connectitis b. cellulitis c. sarcomitis d. cytolitis
b. cellulitis
The spinal cord is part of the ____ nervous system. a. afferenet b. central c. peripheral d. efferent
b. central
Dove-like birds that have short beaks and two forward-facing toes and two rear-facing toes are considered which of the following? a. psittacines b. columbiformes c. passeriformes d. cuttlebones
b. columbiformes
Which of the following describes the physical makeup of an animal? a. coprophagy b. constitution c. lipidosis d. polydactyly
b. constitution
Together, the specialized, highly vascular cells that nourish the hoof and horn are called the: a. casting b. corium c. render d. pinch
b. corium
The top part of the equine rump is called the: a. winking b. croup c. tush d. chestnut
b. croup
The formation of a new opening into the urinary bladder is known as: a.peritoneal cystogram b.cystotomy c.cystostomy d.cystoplegia
b. cystotomy
The process of pithing involves which of the following? a. study of embryo development b. destruction of the brain and spinal cord c. development of a species d. disease transfer from mother to fetus
b. destruction of the brain and spinal cord
The term for "the shaft of a long bone" is: a. epiphysis b. diaphysis c. osteocyte d. myeloblast
b. diaphysis
Removal of intervertebral disc material by perforating and scraping out of its contents is called: a. dysesthesia b. disc fenestration c. neuroanastomosis d. laminectomy
b. disc fenestration
In general, normal hamster skin is all of the following EXCEPT: a. abundant b. dry c. pliable d. loose
b. dry
The long tube that carries food to the stomach is called the: a. descending colon b. esophagus c. ascending colon d. jejunum
b. esophagus
A swine operation that houses breeding sows and offspring until they reach weaning age or weight is known as: a. farrow-to-finish b. farrow-to-wean c. feeder-to-finish d. feeder-to-wean
b. farrow-to-wean
In horses, tetanus is the vaccination given for which of the following? a. mosquito-borne viral encephalitis b. fatal bacterial disease caused by Clostridium tetani c. contagious bacterial disease caused by Streptococcus equi d. fatal zoonotic rhabdovirus infection
b. fatal bacterial disease caused by Clostridium tetani
Which of the following is not a surgical procedure of the digestive system? a. hepatectomy b. gastroenteritis c. gastroduodenostomy d. jejunotomy
b. gastroenteritis
A(n) ____ is an offspring resulting from the mating of two different species. a. gomer b. hybrid c. spotter d. embryo
b. hybrid
During a seizure, the stage where an animal may convulse, lose control of excretory functions, shake, or appear confused is called the: a. aura b. ictus c. obtund d. convulse
b. ictus
All of the following are examples of rodents EXCEPT: a. gerbils b. iguanas c. hamsters d. chinchillas
b. iguanas
Which layer of tissue is the endometrium? a. outer b. inner c. between the outer and the peritoneum d. middle
b. inner
Another name for gerbils is what? a. murinas b. jirds c. cavies d. lagomorphs
b. jirds
What is the name for the soft, white substance that results when pig fat is rendered? a. bacon b. lard c. wallow d. checkoff
b. lard
The cecum is part of the: a. small intestine b. large intestine c. esophagus d. mouth
b. large intestine
Surgical removal of the voice box is: a. laryngoplasty b. laryngectomy c. pharyngectomy d. pharyngotomy
b. laryngectomy
A chicken raised for egg production is classified as a: a. broiler b. layer c. hatcher d. comber
b. layer
Which of the following terms pertain to the tongue? a. lingual only b. lingual and glossal c. lingual and gingival d. gingival and glossal
b. lingual and glossal
Focus is a(n): a. substance causing death b. localized region c. unstable reaction d. morbid disease
b. localized region
Acid is to alkaline as ____ is to ____: a. decreased hydrogen ions; increased hydrogen ions b. low pH; high pH c. Base; pH d. strong; weak
b. low pH; high pH
A malignant black tumor of skin is a(n): a. xanthoma b. melanoma c. onychoma d. adenoma
b. melanoma
The condition in which the maxilla is longer than the mandible, causing the upper incisors to protrude beyond the lower incisors, is known as ____ mouth. a. smooth b. monkey c. full d. parrot
b. monkey
The study of form is called: a. cytology b. morphology c. histology d. hematology
b. morphology
The term "myotomy" means incision into: a. tendons b. muscles c. joints d. spinal cord
b. muscles
A synonym for chorea is: a. hypnosis b. myoclonus c. epilepsy d. ptosis
b. myoclonus
The caudodorsal portion of a bird's neck is known as the: a. crown b. nape c. crop d. lore
b. nape
Dead tissue is said to be: a. polled b. necrotic c. exfoliative d. plantigrade
b. necrotic
Surgical repair of bone is known as: a. costoplasty b. osteoplasty c. cranioplasty d. ostectomy
b. osteoplasty
The largest ratite, a large, flightless bird native to Africa that may be black, blue, or red, is the: a. parrot b. ostrich c. rhea d. emu
b. ostrich
An instrument used to examine the ear is a(n): a. tympanospeculum b. otoscope c. ear speculum d. oroscope
b. otoscope
The formal name for feline distemper is feline: a. peritonitis b. panleukopenia c. calcivirus d. rhinotracheitis
b. panleukopenia
The hypocalcemic disorder known as ____ or milk fever appears in late pregnancy or early lactation. a. rectal palpation b. parturient paresis c. calving interval d. standing heat
b. parturient paresis
Which of the following is NOT a pelvic bone? a. ileum b. patella c. ischium d. pubis
b. patella
What is the name of the liquid part of blood that has been treated with an anticoagulant to keep clotting proteins in it? a. hemoglobin b. plasma c. water d. serum
b. plasma
A radiographic film of the urinary bladder after air has been placed in the bladder via a urinary catheter is called a: a. scout film b. pneumocystogram c. retrograde pyelogram d. radiocystogram
b. pneumocystogram
The state of increased thirst/drinking, abbreviated as PD, is called: a. pyuria b. polydipsia c. pydispia d. polydypsia
b. polydipsia
Phonation is the act of: a. producing light b. producing sound c. producing mucus due to an allergic reaction d. hearing
b. producing sound
Muscles that rotate the palmar or plantar surface downward are classified as: a. levator b. pronator c. adductor d. supinator
b. pronator
Cystectomy is a procedure that involves which of the following? a. herniation of the urinary bladder b. resection of the urinary bladder c. inflammation of the urinary bladder d. incision of the urinary bladder
b. resection of the urinary bladder
Intercostal muscles are located between the: a. skull bones b. ribs c. phalanges d. vertebrae
b. ribs
Underdeveloped horns that are not attached to the skull are known as: a. ballings b. scurs c. pinches d. hutches
b. scurs
Which of the following terms describes an animal with one color of fur? a. tabby b. self c. ticked d. calico
b. self
The jejunum is part of which of the following? a. mouth b. small intestine c. esophagus d. large intestine
b. small intestine
The flow of urine out of the urinary bladder to the urethra is controlled by which of the following? a. ureters b. sphincters c. electrolytes d. hormones
b. sphincters
Which of the following describes the term teaser? a. accumulation of colostrum on the nipples of mares b. stallion used to determine which mares are in heat c. fluid used to increase the volume of semen d. extra contraction of flank muscles during respiration
b. stallion used to determine which mares are in heat
A ruminant with more than the normal number of teats is said to have what? a. ensiling b. supernumerary teats c. finishing d. teat cannula
b. supernumerary teats
An animal that lacks resistance to a disease is said to be: a. morbid b. susceptible c. sick d. a carrier
b. susceptible
The ribs articulate with the ____ vertebrae. a. sacral b. thoracic c. cervical d. lumbar
b. thoracic
A dog that works every bit of ground and cover is which of the following? a. staunch b. thorough c. docile d. feral
b. thorough
The portion of the female reproductive tract in birds that directs the egg to the cloaca is the: a. isthmus b. vagina c. urodeum d. uterus
b. vagina
An animal with healthy growth or high energy is said to have: a. points b. vigor c. gloves d. luster
b. vigor
An animal that bears live young is said to be: a. lively b. viviparous c. vivisection d. oviparous
b. viviparous
What do atrial septal defects and ventricular septal defects have in common? a. Blood flows from right ventricle to left ventricle. b.Both involve abnormal wall openings that separate the heart's right and left sides. c. Blood flows from right atrium to left atrium. d. They cause all congenital heart diseases.
b.Both involve abnormal wall openings that separate the heart's right and left sides.
How many flaps of tissue does a tricuspid valve have? a. one b. two c. three d. four
c. 3
The bacteria that causes respiratory disease and sometimes leads to pericarditis and pleuritis is: a. Bordetella b. Erysipelas c. Pasteurella d. Mycoplasma
c. Pasteurella
In the ruminant stomach, all of the following are outpouchings of the esophagus except the: a. reticulum b. omasum c. abomasum d. rumen
c. abomasum
The primary sign of a cruciate ligament rupture is: a. anorexia b. a tear in the caudal cruciate ligament c. acute lameness d. a tear in the cranial cruciate ligament
c. acute lameness
Which of the following urinary system hormones regulates electrolyte balance via reabsorption of sodium? a. antidiuretic b. erythropoietin c. aldosterone d. all of the above
c. aldosterone
Another name for the gastrointestinal system is the: a. malabsorption system b. peritoneal tract c. alimentary tract d. gastrourinary system
c. alimentary tract
A chemical agent that kills or prevents the growth of microorganisms on living tissue is a(n): a. disinfectant b. sterilizer c. antiseptic d. mydriatic
c. antiseptic
Encephalomyelopathy is: a. hardening of brain tissue b. any disease involving the bone marrow and skull c. any disease involving the brain and spinal cord d. morbid softening of the brain
c. any disease involving the brain and spinal cord
The sheet of fibrous connective tissue that gives attachment to muscular fibers and is a means of origin or insertion for flat muscle is called: a. fascia b. ligament c. aponeurosis d. tendon
c. aponeurosis
The moveable joint of any ringed instrument is the: a. ratchet b. retractor c. boxlock d. rongeurs
c. boxlock
Which of the following is the smallest blood vessel? a. artery b. vein c. capillary d. venule
c. capillary
A horse with thickening of the skin or a large callus at the point of the hock is said to have which of the following? a. bone spavin b. bog spavin c. capped hock d. grease heel
c. capped hock
Coagulation is another word for: a. embolus b. tumor c. clotting d. thrombus
c. clotting
A neurologic deficit in which the animal appears to not know where its limbs are is referred to as: a.conscious proprioception b.hyperextension c.conscious proprioceptive deficit d.CP
c. conscious proprioceptive deficit
A common term meaning to catch a disease is: a. carry b. clinical c. contract d. susceptible
c. contract
What is the name for a hoof wall defect that forms because the hoof is too long and trimmed too infrequently? a. cup b. check c. crack d. curb
c. crack
The process of clipping wool from the dock, udder, and vulva of sheep before lambing is called: a. greasing b. carding c. crutching d. rumping
c. crutching
During which of the following processes is the distal portion of the tail removed? a. streaking b. fleecing c. docking d. dipping
c. docking
Mouth lacerations or cuts would most likely cause: a. proteinuria b. polydipsia c. dysphagia d. hematemesis
c. dysphagia
Fluid escaping from blood or lymphatic vessels into tissues or spaces is termed: a. atelectasis b. pleurisy c. effusion d. asphyxia
c. effusion
Which of the following procedures is used to record a muscle's response to electrical stimulation? a. myelography b. sonography c. electromyography d. tomography
c. electromyography
Excessive tear production is termed: a. aphakia b. proptosis c. epiphora d. episcleritis
c. epiphora
The process of cholecystectomy involves which of the following? a. removal of bile from the liver b. formation or presence of gall bladder stones c. excision of the gallbladder d. cutting into the bile duct
c. excision of the gallbladder
"Easily crumbled" is also known as: a. febrile b. wicking c. friable d. appositional
c. friable
The genetic makeup of an individual for a particular trait is known as: a. autosome b. homozygous c. genotype d. phenotype
c. genotype
In goat terminology, which of the following describes the clip? a. fine undercoat b. portion of meat c. hair harvested from one animal in one shearing d. appendage suspended from the chin on the head
c. hair harvested from one animal in one shearing
Nephrosclerosis is ____ of the kidney. a. suturing b. constriction c. hardening d. inflammation
c. hardening
The space within a tissue or organ is known as: a. interlobar b. intralobar c. interstitial d. cellular
c. interstitial
The term polyuria a. means having more than one kidney b. is an abbreviated way of saying renal failure c. is the opposite of anuria d. means having multiple pouches developing from the urinary bladder
c. is the opposite of anuria
Incision into the cornea is called: a. keratoplasty b. lacromotomy c. keratotomy d. goniotomy
c. keratotomy
A device that transfers light into an intense beam for various purposes is a: a. cautery unit b. Thermoscan c. laser d. thermal unit
c. laser
A benign growth of fat cells is a(n): a. adiposarcoma b. adipocarcinoma c. lipoma d. liposarcoma
c. lipoma
The combining form for yellow is: a. erythr/o b. yell/o c. lute/o d. melan/o
c. lute/o
An abnormal collection of lymphatic vessels forming a mass (usually benign) is a: a. lymphadentitis b. lymphoid c. lymphangioma d. hematoma
c. lymphangioma
Which of the following statements about mice and rats is true? a. Rats have 24 teeth. b. Mice have superior detailed vision. c. Mice are primarily nocturnal. d. Rats have poor swimming skills.
c. mice are primarily nocturnal
Which of the following words does NOT refer to a large cell? a. macrocyte b. macrophage c. microcyte d. megalocyte
c. microcyte
Male llamas or alpacas use which of the following to call others of their species? a. spitting b. disbud c. orgle d. cushing
c. orgle
The term ectopic means: a.outside the reproductive system b.outside the uterus c.outside the usual place d.in the usual location
c. outside the usual place
The membrane that lines the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavities is called the: a. visceral pericardium b. visceral peritoneum c. parietal peritoneum d. parietal pericardium
c. parietal peritoneum
The medical term for producing disease is: a. genopath b. pathosis c. pathogenic d. phagosis
c. pathogenic
Which of the following is true of the process of casting? a. Blood is collected using a restraining device. b. Rings are placed in animals' noses to discourage rooting. c. Ropes place an animal in lateral recumbency. d. Piglets are moved between litters to balance litter size.
c. ropes place an animal in lateral recumbency
Which of the following describes an orange-brown animal with dark brown or black ticking? a. tortoiseshell b. tabby c. ruddy d. calico
c. ruddy
Enteritis is inflammation of which of the following? a. internal organs b. peritoneum c. small intestine d. esophagus
c. small intestine
An animal that urinates on objects to mark territory exhibits the behavior known as: a. constitution b. debarking c. spraying d. steatitis
c. spraying
Puncture of the chest wall with a needle to obtain fluid or air from the pleural cavity is called: a. pneumocentesis b. pneumocatheterization c. thoracocentesis d. thoracoaspiratosis
c. thoracocentesis
Enlargement of the thyroid gland is termed: a. thryromegaly b. thryomegaly c. thyromegaly d. thiromegaly
c. thyromegaly
The ____ or preen gland in birds, which is lateral to the tail feather attachment, secretes oil that is used to waterproof feathers. a. tertiary b. pteryla c. uropygial d. remige
c. uropygial
Withdrawing blood from a vein is called: a. aspiration b. vasoconstriction c. venipuncture d. centesis
c. venipuncture
The togavirus infection of horses that is associated with upper respiratory disease signs, abortion, and lesions in small arteries is known as equine: a. ehrlichiosis b. encephalomyelitis c. viral arteritis d. viral rhinopneumonitis
c. viral arteritis
A natural or an artificial wading area that is used to cool swine is known as what? a. pile b. snare c. wallow d. tusk
c. wallow
Guinea pigs have how many teeth? a. 16 b. 18 c. 12 d. 20
d. 20
In common laboratory terms, naturally occurring coat color pattern is known as: a. acclimatization b. dusting c. transgenic d. agouti
d. agouti
The slimy mucus covering amphibian skin is designed to do all of the following EXCEPT: a. conserve moisture b. serve as a defensive mechanism c. prevent excessive water absorption d. aid in breathing
d. aid in breathing
All of the following are part of the skeletal system EXCEPT: a.cartilage b.bones c.joints d.All of the above are components of the skeletal system.
d. all of the above are components of the skeletal system
In birds, the areas or tracts of skin that lack feathers or down are called: a. rachis b. orbitals c. apteria d. barbules
d. barbules
Which of the following is a substance dangerous to life? a. control b. ambient c. vector d. biohazard
d. biohazard
The opposite of tachypnea is: a. apnea b. hyperpnea c. dyspnea d. bradypnea
d. bradypnea
The medical term for a large vesicle is a: a. labyrinth b. reservoir c. vesiclous d. bulla
d. bulla
What is the function of the ureter? a. collect substances that filter through the glomerular walls b. serve as a reservoir for urine until it is excreted c. carry urine from the urinary bladder d. carry urine to the urinary bladder
d. carry urine to the urinary bladder
A stiff dressing used for immobilization of various body parts is a: a. clamp b. ratchet c. sling d. cast
d. cast
Excessive mucus secretion by mucous membranes is termed: a. rhinorrhea b. epistaxis c. rhinitis d. catarrh
d. catarrh
The atlas, which supports the skull, is the first ____ vertebrae. a. lumbar b. thoracic c. sacral d. cervical
d. cervical
The neck of the uterus is called the: a.clitoris b.vulva c.vagina d.cervix
d. cervix
Which of the following is the term for the rope-like structure that holds the yolk to the center of the egg? a. yolk b. brooder c. candle d. chalaza
d. chalaza
Which of the following resemble small rabbits but with shorter ears and bushy tails? a. hamsters b. ferrets c. gerbils d. chinchillas
d. chinchillas
As part of a bird's gastrointestinal system, the cloaca is defined as the: a. structure at the terminal end of the jejunum b. esophageal enlargement that stores, moistens, and softens food c. elongated, spindle-shaped, glandular stomach d. common passage for the fecal, urinary, and reproductive systems
d. common passage for the fecal, urinary, and reproductive systems
Which of the following describes transmissible gastroenteritis? a. bacteria causing respiratory disease associated with acute onset b. herpesvirus infection associated with pyrexia and neurologic signs c. rotavirus associated with villous destruction in the intestine d. coronviral disease characterized by villous destruction of the jejunum
d. coronviral disease characterized by villous destruction of the jejunum
The outer layer of the kidney is known as the: a. medulla b. pelvis c. bladder d. cortex
d. cortex
The small feathers that cover the bases of large feathers on the bodies of birds are called: a. wattles b. plumes c. molts d. coverts
d. coverts
A horse with dark circles on a white coronet band is said to have which of the following? a. half stockings b. points c. blemishes d. distal spots
d. distal spots
The medical term for a double row of eyelashes is: a. buphthalmos b. uveitis c. amblyopia d. distichia
d. distichia
The method of riding in which a rider guides a trained horse through natural maneuvers is known as: a. equitation b. rolling c. pointing d. dressage
d. dressage
The procedure of ultrasounding the heart is called: a. cardiosonogram b. corography c. cardiogram d. echocardiography
d. echocardiography
Removal of the eyeball is termed: a. gonioectomy b. keratectomy c. canthectomy d. enucleation
d. enucleation
Breathing out is called: a. inhalation b. respiration c. phlegm d. exhalation
d. exhalation
Another term for perforation is: a. eversion b. fulguration c. inversion d. fenestration
d. fenestration
The plural of fistula is: a. fistulus b. fistulas c. fistule d. fistulae
d. fistulae
Of the following canine viruses, which is associated with listlessness, nasal discharge, rash, and neurologic signs? a. parvovirus b. hepatitis c. parainfluenza d. herpesvirus
d. herpes virus
Another term for pig skin is: a. sling b. lard c. finish d. hide
d. hide
The chemical secretions of endocrine glands are called: a. glandotropin b. colostrum c. gonadotropins d. hormones
d. hormones
Porcine proliferative enteropathy causes which of the following? a. diarrhea b. villous destruction c. respiratory disease d. ileitis
d. ileitis
The term for the phrase "to tighten with sutures" is: a. involucrum b. dehiscence c. graft d. imbricate
d. imbricate
In ruminants, vibriosis is associated with which of the following? a. malignant edema and pulpy kidney b. renal failure and septicemic disease c. acute stomatitis and diarrhea d. infertility and irregular estrous cycles
d. infertility and irregular estrous cycles
The act of tying is known as: a. suturing b. clipping c. knotting d. ligation
d. ligation
The vertebrae that support the lower back or loin are: a. thoracic b. cervical c. sacral d. lumbar
d. lumbar
A disorder caused by pathogenic organisms contracted in a facility or clinic is known as: a. idiopathic b. transmissible c. subclinical d. nosocomial
d. nosocomial
The term for blockage of a vessel is: a. hematoma b. thrombosis c. clot d. occlusion
d. occlusion
The medical term that means "the opposite of osteosclerosis" is: a. osteorrhapy b. osteoarthritis c. osteogenesis d. osteomalacia
d. osteomalacia
An egg-bearing animal is said to be: a. egg bound b. viviparous c. oviladen d. oviparous
d. oviparous
Finches, sparrows, mynahs, and canaries are all members of which group? a. psittacine b. cuttlebone c. columbiforme d. passeriforme
d. passeriforme
Something that remains open is said to be: a. annular b. meatic c. congenital d. patent
d. patent
Blood flow through a tissue is: a. ischemia b. erythemia c. viscosity d. perfusion
d. perfusion
Something that is adapted for grasping and seizing is considered which of the following? a. outbred b. murine c. suspended d. prehensile
d. prehensile
The medical term for producing or containing pus is: a. gangrene b. diffuse c. furuncle d. purulent
d. purulent
Festering of the equine foot along the border of the coronet is called: a. osselet b. sweeney c. ringbone d. quittor
d. quittor
The family Mustelidae includes all of the following EXCEPT: a. mink b. polecats c. weasels d. rabbits
d. rabbits
The term ovulation means: a. formation of eggs b. development of a malignant tumor of the ovary c. fertilization of an egg by a sperm d. release of an egg by the ovary
d. release of an egg by the ovary
The common term for a prolapsed rectum in swine is: a. slings b. casts c. piles d. rings
d. rings
The significance of the "master gland" is that it: a. has endocrine and exocrine functions b. is the largest gland in the body c. controls the nervous system and movement d. secretes hormones to which other glands respond
d. secretes hormones to which other glands respond
Which of the following types of muscle fiber is spindle-shaped without stripes or striations? a. skeletal b. rough c. cardiac d. smooth
d. smooth
A pig's snout is secured by a loop tie attached to a long handle in what is called a hog: a. hurdle b. tight c. finish d. snare
d. snare
A cat that is fed too much oily fish is at risk of developing: a. coprophagy b. polydactyly c. lipodosis d. steatitis
d. steatitis
Which of the following words is paired with its correct definition? a. collagen—cell that contains black pigment b. fibroblast—cells that degrade fat c. keratin—true skin d. tactile—touch
d. tactile—touch
In swine, a dunging pattern identifies which of the following? a. number of moves between litters b. level of odor of aged pork c. ability of animals to enter or leave established herds d. tendency for animals to eliminate wastes in a particular location
d. tendency for animals to eliminate wastes in a particular location
Another term for the end is: a. sputum b. tertiary c. bifurcation d. terminal
d. terminal
Sperm are produced in the: a. scrotum b. epididymis c. vas deferens d. testes
d. testes
Spondylitis is inflammation of which of the following? a. ribs b. synovial fluid c. cartilage d. vertebrae
d. vertebrae
The strength of an organism to cause disease is termed: a. microorganistic b. pathogen c. contagious d. virulence
d. virulence
Which of the following describes the syrinx in birds? a. nasal gland b. hard palate c. lung passage d. voice organ
d. voice organ
Hypochromia means: a. absence of color in urine b.a condition in which RBCs have an increased hemoglobin content, causing increased pigmentation c. causing pigment or color d.a condition in which RBCs have an decreased hemoglobin content, causing decreased pigmentation
d.a condition in which RBCs have an decreased hemoglobin content, causing decreased pigmentation