A&p

Question 1

A bone of the axial skeleton is

Answer 1

Sacrum

Question 2

List the 3 categories of head shape in dogs.

Answer 2

Brachiocephalic-short and broad eg. The bulldog. Doliocephalic-long and narrow eg the saluki. Mesocephalic- normal eg the labrador.

Question 3

What are the 2 main components of the skull?

Answer 3

Cranium - encloses the brain.

Maxilla- forms the upper jaw and contains the nasal Chambers.

Question 4

A cat that is often polydactyl is

Answer 4

Maincoon

Question 5

An example of a membrane pump is

Answer 5

Sodium and potassium pump

Question 6

An example of a simple coiled gland is

Answer 6

A sudiferous gland

Question 7

An example of an arangular leucocyte

Answer 7

Monocyte

Question 8

Basal metabolic rate is

Answer 8

The amount of energy a healthy animal doing nothing uses in a day

Question 9

Why does canine parvo virus attack the myocardial cells in puppies and the intestinal cells in older animals because…

Answer 9

In young pups the myocardial cells are dividing rapidly and in older pups the gut cells are dividing rapidly.

Question 10

Codes of practise for the welfare of animals have been produced by the Welsh government in response to the animal welfare act 2006. Which of species are covered by the codes of practice.

Answer 10

Rabbits

Question 11

Copper is needed within the body for

Answer 11

Nerve and muscle function.

Question 12

Dna

Answer 12

Double helical.

Question 13

Erythrocytes transport

Answer 13

Gases

Question 14

Erythropoiesis in horses is caused by what deficiency?

Answer 14

Folic acid

Question 15

Excess vit a in a cat leads to

Answer 15

Calcification and exostosis.

Question 16

Extracellular fluid comprises of

Answer 16

Interstitial fuild and intravascular fluid

Question 17

For a horse undertaking intense work what approximate percentage of total diet should be made of concentrates

Answer 17

60

Question 18

What is a feline disease that has no current vaccine in the UK?

Answer 18

Fiv

Question 19

Galvanised metal cages can lead to which toxicity in bird species?

Answer 19

Zinc

Question 20

How many blood groups are recognised in a horse?

Answer 20

8

Question 21

How many sacral vertebrae are there in the horse?

Answer 21

5

Question 22

How many thoracic vertebrae are there in a horse

Answer 22

18

Question 23

Ideal pairing for rabbits

Answer 23

Neutered male with neutered female.

Question 24

If a cell is placed in hypotonic solution of sodium chloride…

Answer 24

Water will move into the cell by osmosis.

Question 25

In cats a deficiency in what nutrient can cause retinal degeneration...

Answer 25

Taurine

Question 26

In Europe where is the site of implantation of a microchip in cats and dogs.

Answer 26

Subcutaneously on the dorsal midline just cranial to the shoulder blades or scapula.

Question 27

I'm growing animals what ratio of calcium to phosphorus should be fed?

Answer 27

1:1

Question 28

In the dietary control of diabetes mellitus a high fibre diet is often prescribed. The reason for this is

Answer 28

To avoid rapid surges in blood glucose.

Question 29

In the horse the fetlock is

Answer 29

The metacarpal phalangeal joint

Question 30

In the horse where are the suspensor ligaments found?

Answer 30

Distal forelimb

Question 31

In which bone can the medial malleolus be found?

Answer 31

Tibia

Question 32

In which bone of the skull is the foramen magnum found?

Answer 32

Occipital

Question 33

Predisposed excessive calcium supplement during pregnancy would cause

Answer 33

Hypercalcaemia

Question 34

Security fencing for dogs should be

Answer 34

3m

Question 35

Simple ciliated columnar epithelium is found lining the

Answer 35

Oviducts

Question 36

Simple stratified pseudostratified epithelia is found lining the

Answer 36

Trachea.

Question 37

Since 2012 the kc regulations states a bitch is allowed a maximum

Answer 37

Of 4 litters that can be registered

Question 38

Smooth muscle

Answer 38

Has no visible striations

Question 39

Tail docking must be carried out

Answer 39

By a vet surgeon before puppy is 5 days old

Question 40

The amount of fluid lost per day by a healthy dog or cat

Answer 40

Is 1-2ml/hr

Question 41

The avg quantity of fluid lost per day by a healthy dog or cat...

Answer 41

Is 40-60ml/kg

Question 42

The best approx RER in a 30kg dog in kcal is..

Answer 42

750-1249

Question 43

The bones of the skull are classified as

Answer 43

Flat bones

Question 44

The cells that break down bone to release calcium and phosperous are..

Answer 44

Osteoclasts.

Question 45

The ceruninous gland produces...

Answer 45

Ear wax

Question 46

The correct dental formula for a kitten is..

Answer 46

I3/3 C1/1 PM3/2

Question 47

The cytoplasmic organelle that receives lipid and protein packages from the endoplasmic reticulum and dispatches them to different sites both inside and outside the cell are..

Answer 47

Golgi apparatus

Question 48

The daily fluid intake for a healthy border collie 20kg is

Answer 48

1 litre

Question 49

The function of the equine guttural pouch is

Answer 49

Unknown

Question 50

The glenoid cavity is found within the

Answer 50

Shoulder joint

Question 51

The hyoid apparatus is..

Answer 51

The bony sling which suspends the larynx

Question 52

The knee joint in the horse is the..

Answer 52

Carpus

Question 53

The name for whiskers are..

Answer 53

Vibrissae

Question 54

The only living cell in the canine and feline body with no nucleus is the..

Answer 54

Erthryocyte

Question 55

The prefix of cartilage is..

Answer 55

Chrondro

Question 56

The serous membrane that lines and communicates with the abdominal cavity is the..

Answer 56

Parietal peritoneum

Question 57

The serous membrane that lines and communicate with the diaphragm is the..

Answer 57

Parietal pleura

Question 58

To which breed group does the weimaraner belong?

Answer 58

Gundog

Question 59

Triadan numbering system is used in horses for

Answer 59

Dentals

Question 60

Under pet passport scheme what is the maximum number of animals that can be transported by one person

Answer 60

5

Question 61

What chemical can be found in dental hygiene products?

Answer 61

Chlorhexidine

Question 62

What dietary treatment would be advisable for animals with malapsorption and maldigestion?

Answer 62

Low fat diet

Question 63

What does DNA profiling look at?

Answer 63

Microsatellites

Question 64

What is a disaccharide?

Answer 64

Maltose

Question 65

What is stereotypical behaviour

Answer 65

Altered behaviour not normal for a species

Question 66

What is the most suitable clip for a competition horse in winter?

Answer 66

Full

Question 67

What is the outermost layer of epidermis called?

Answer 67

Keratinized layer.

Question 68

What is b12 required for?

Answer 68

Erythropoiesis

Question 69

What isn't a permanent branding for a horse?

Answer 69

Hoof branding

Question 70

What would be an appropriate humidity for a vivarium housing a reptile whose natural habitat is arid?

Answer 70

45%

Question 71

When should a rabbit eat after castration?

Answer 71

15 mins

Question 72

Where can skeletal muscle be found?

Answer 72

External bladder sphincter.

Question 73

Where is simple cuboidal epithelium found?

Answer 73

Renal tubules

Question 74

Which dietary item if lacking in the diet of a budgerigar will cause the bird to develop hypothyroidism?

Answer 74

Iodine

Question 75

What best describes areolar tissue?

Answer 75

It is found beneath the skin and is used as a packing material.

Question 76

What can be converted into vitamin a

Answer 76

Beta carotene

Question 77

What can flattened ears be a sign of in horse?

Answer 77

Confidence

Question 78

What best describes the air pressure produced by an open window

Answer 78

Positive

Question 79

What best describes the ventiliation effect produced by an open window?

Answer 79

Passive

Question 80

What best describes supination of the forepaw?

Answer 80

Outward rotation

Question 81

A pyrenean mountain dog has a

Answer 81

Double dew claw

Question 82

What is an essential fatty acid for cats.

Answer 82

Arachnidonic acid

Question 83

What is a hissing cock roach?

Answer 83

Invertebrate

Question 84

What is not composed of hyaline cartilage?

Answer 84

Epiglottis

Question 85

A rabbit is considered..

Answer 85

Crepuscular

Question 86

What parasiticide is toxic to cats?

Answer 86

Permethrin

Question 87

What pieces of welfare legislation did the animal welfare act 2006 replace?

Answer 87

Protection of animals act 1911

Question 88

What species does not practice caecetrophy

Answer 88

Ferrets

Question 89

What species is best kept as a solitary animals

Answer 89

Hamster

Question 90

An example of suitable location for caged bird...

Answer 90

In living room away from strong sunlight

Question 91

What would be an ideal temperature in oC for a kennel housing a dam and her 3 day old puppies

Answer 91

25 oC

Question 92

Which organelle contains digestive enzymes and is responsible for cell auto digestion?

Answer 92

Lysosome

Question 93

Which structures lie within the mediastinum

Answer 93

Heart aorta vena cava azygous vein and oesophagus