Quiz 1

Question 1

Canine

Answer 1

Dog

Question 2

Ovine

Answer 2

Sheep

Question 3

Feline

Answer 3

Cat

Question 4

Caprine

Answer 4

Goat

Question 5

Bovine

Answer 5

Cattle

Question 6

Swine

Answer 6

Pigs

Question 7

Avian

Answer 7

Birds

Question 8

Reptile

Answer 8

Vertebrae with dry, scaly skin

Question 9

Amphibian

Answer 9

Vertebrae with moist, mucus skin

Question 10

Rodent

Answer 10

Gnawing animal

Question 11

Muscular system

Answer 11

organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth, and cardiac
Function: mobility, stability, posture, and circulation

Question 12

Skeletal system

Answer 12

Support structure for the body
Function: gives shape, makes blood cells, and protects organs

Question 13

Integumentary system

Answer 13

Set of organs forming the outermost layer of body
Function: physical barrier between external and internal environment

Question 14

Cardiovascular system

Answer 14

Consists of the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries
Function: provides blood supply to body

Question 15

Respiratory system

Answer 15

Used for gas exchange
Function: moves in fresh air and removes waste

Question 16

Gastrointestinal system

Answer 16

Passageway of digestive system (mouth to anus)
Function: digest and absorb nutrients, excrete waste

Question 17

Genitourinary system

Answer 17

organs of the reproductive and urinary system
Function:formation/storage/elimination of urine, reproduction

Question 18

Endocrine system

Answer 18

messenger system comprised of glands and organs
Function: release hormones which regulate all biological processes

Question 19

Nervous system

Answer 19

Includes brain, spinal cord, and nerves
Function: sends messages between the brain and body

Question 20

Immune system

Answer 20

Network of organs, cells, and proteins
Function: defends body against infection

Question 21

Animal husbandry

Answer 21

Branch of agriculture concerned with animals raised for meat, fibre, milk, or other products

Question 22

Preventative veterinary medicine

Answer 22

veterinary evaluation of pet’s overall health and risks of disease or other health problems

Question 23

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Answer 23

non-profit that protects, promotes, and advances the needs of all veterinarians and those they serve

Question 24

Metabolism

Answer 24

all of an animals physical reactions, such as absorption, degradation, transformation, excretion, and utilization of nutrients supplied to animal

Question 25

Weaning

Answer 25

Transitioning young mammals from liquid-base milk diet to solid foods

Question 26

Gestation

Answer 26

Time between conception and birth

Question 27

Parturition

Answer 27

the process of giving birth

Question 28

Lactation

Answer 28

period of time that a mother secretes milk from mammary glands

Question 29

Spay

Answer 29

surgical removal of ovaries and uterus

Question 30

Neuter

Answer 30

surgical removal of testicles

Question 31

Thoracic cavity

Answer 31

chest cavity; bounded by ribcage on sides and top, diaphragm on the bottom

Question 32

Abdominal cavity

Answer 32

between thoracic and pelvis cavities; contains the GI tract and many major abdominal organs

Question 33

Ruminant

Answer 33

animal with more than one stomach that swallows food, will bring it back up, and continue chewing it example: cattle, sheep, goats, camels

Question 34

Physiology

Answer 34

study of a body part's function

Question 35

Anatomy

Answer 35

study of a body part's structure

Question 36

Pharmacology

Answer 36

study of drug's effect on biological systems and how the body responds to the drug

Question 37

Veterinary pharmacist

Answer 37

dispenses drugs/supplies and advice to companion animal and livestock owners

Question 38

Antibiotic

Answer 38

medication that inhibits growth of/destroys microorganisms; used to treat or prevent bacterial infections

Question 39

Anthelmintic

Answer 39

drug used to treat animals infected with parasitic worms

Question 40

Vaccines

Answer 40

trigger protective immune response and prepares the immune system to fight future infections

Question 41

Antigens

Answer 41

allow your body to create a defense against future invaders

Question 42

Antibodies

Answer 42

produced in response to antigen exposure; identify, attack, and destroy those harmful antigens if they re-enter the body

Question 43

Local anesthesia

Answer 43

small part of the body is numbed, and the animal remains completely conscious

Question 44

General anesthesia

Answer 44

animal is put to sleep with complete loss of consciousness

Question 45

Zoonotic infection

Answer 45

infections spread between humans and animals

Question 46

Animal science

Answer 46

the science and business of producing domestic livestock species, foods of animal origin, and welfare of companion animals

Question 47

Animal welfare vs. animal rights

Answer 47

animal rights: animals are not to be used for food, clothing, entertainment, or experimentation animal welfare: allows these use if humane guidelines are followed

Question 48

Number of vet schools in the US

Answer 48

32