Skin

Question 1

When dehorning an animal, this structure must be destroyed on the horn to prevent further growth:

Answer 1

corium

Question 2

These are found in the papillary layer of the dermis (3)

Answer 2

1.
2.
3.

Question 3

In adult horned animals, the horn is hollow and communicates directly with the:

Answer 3

Frontal sinus

Question 4

In animals with white hair, the medulla becomes filled with:

Answer 4

keratin

Question 5

These hairs have a large blood sinus in the connective tissue portion of the follicle:

Answer 5

whiskers / tactile hairs

Question 6

Functions of emptying anal sac contents include (2)

Question 7

Which part of the brain controls the release of melanocyte-stimulating hormone?

Answer 7

hypophysis

Question 8

Which layer of skin provides nutrition to the epidermis?

Answer 8

Dermis

Question 9

These glands are found in the paw pads of many animals:

Answer 9

eccrine sweat glands

Question 10

Langerhans cells are found most abundantly in this layer.

Answer 10

stratum spinosum

Question 11

On the underside of the hoof, this horny structure is located between the heels:

Answer 11

Frog

Question 12

The quiescent (resting) phase of hair growth is called:

Answer 12

telogen