Veterinary Science Study Guide Flashcards
(114 cards)
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Any motion is ___ if an animal does it out of instinct to a stimulus.
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Reflexive
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___ is one of the two major causes of diseases that does not alter an organism’s DNA.
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Bacteria
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DES is an example of a ___ that was banned in 1979.
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Hormone
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Working with animals always involves ___.
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Risk
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___ is a way to restrain and subdue animals medically.
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Chemical restraint
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___ is using bodily force to restrain an animal.
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Physical restraint
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___ is a form of human cancer caused by not caring for your skin.
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Melanoma
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A trained animal is one whose behavior is ___.
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Conditioned
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A substance is considered to be ___ if it does harm to an animal or human.
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Toxic
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Animals can ___ a disease to a human.
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Transmit
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When a human does not take proper precautions, an ___ is likely to occur.
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Injury
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An organization that is responsible for safety in the workplace is ___.
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OSHA
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Certain behaviors that are encouraged repeatedly are called ___ behaviors.
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Learned
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An animal that is not at ease or uncomfortable might have a ___.
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Disease
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Animals become uncomfortable and frightened if someone enters their ___.
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Flight zone
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Diseases that are permanent because they change the genetic makeup of an animal is ___.
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Virus
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A ___ is a chemical medication used to sedate an animal.
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Tranquilizer
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Most injuries happen because of human error, also known as an ___.
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Accident
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An animal’s temperament is referred to as its ___.
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temperament
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Motherly instincts are also known as ___ instincts.
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Maternal
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Diseases that can be transferred from an animal to a human are a ___.
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Zoonosis
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Restraining an animal with a squeeze chute is an example of a ___.
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Mechanical restraint
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Birthing difficulties are referred to as ___.
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dystocia
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The naturally occurring hormone ___ can also be given as an injection to stimulate contractions.
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oxytocin
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The process of giving birth is referred to as ___.
parturition
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The antibody filled, first milk that a mother produces is called ___.
colostrum
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___ is the condition when to little oxygen and too much carbon dioxide are in the blood.
acidosis
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___ is the condition where the uterus falls out of place and protrudes from the vulva.
prolapsing
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In cattle, the normal presentation where both front feet are up with one extended a little further than the other with the nose right between the feet is referred to as ___.
anterior presentation
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Another term for breech birth is ___.
posterior presentation
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The final stage of birth is shedding the placenta and fetal membranes, commonly known as ___.
afterbirth
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When the fetus leads with its back feet or hind end, it is said to be a ___.
breech birth
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The first stage of parturition is ___.
cervix dilation
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The worst outcome of dystocia is newborn ___.
death
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One strategy to prevent dystocia is ___ feeding of females.
nighttime
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After the birth an antiseptic such as tincture of ___ should be used to treat the naval cord.
iodine
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Piglets are often born ___ and need to be given a supplemental iron shot.
anemic
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Resistance to disease and infection
immunity
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Causing or transmitting infection
infectious
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Materials that destroy infective agents such as bacteria and viruses
disinfectant
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Material which tends to eat away or consume
corrosive
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Loose material such as rock and grass
debris
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Devices for stopping bleeding by forcible compressing a blood vessel
tournaquet
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Infective agent that results in decreased health in living things
disease
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applied externally to the body
topical
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An agent that destroys or severely inhibits microorganisms that cause disease
antiseptic
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Capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue
caustic
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Organism producing disease
pathogen
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Free from living organisms
sterile
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A device used to place a pill in an animal's throat
balling gun
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The length of time a feed additive or medication must not be given to any animal prior to slaughter
withdrawal period
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An animal disease that can be transmitted to humans
zoonotic disease
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Tiny plants or animals that may contribute to disease
microorganisms
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Joining the edges of a wound by stitching
suture
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Able to kill germs, especially pathogenic microorganisms as a disinfectant
germicidal
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The use of one's own strength to restrain an animal in a strategic and humane way
physical restraint
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The management of environmental conditions to help prevent health problems
sanitation
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A drug which produces insensibility to pain
anesthetic
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Potentially contagious and caused by bacteria, protozoa, viruses, fungi, and parasites
infectious disease
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Laminitis occurring from animals over-eating grains or lush pastures
founder
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Parasite life cycle consisting of egg, larva, pupa, and adult
complete metamorphosis
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An organism that lives on or in another organism
parasite
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Red blood cell deficiency
anemia
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Inherited resistance to a disease is ___ immunity.
natural
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Occurs when there is rapid fermentation in the rumen that causes excessive gas production
bloat
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Remain alive in the winter
overwinter
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Transmittable to other animals
contagious
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Parasites that live outside the animal
external parasites
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A condition or disorder with recognizable signs and often having a known cause
disease
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Single celled organisms, free living, and potential causes of disease
bacteria
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Parasites that spend part of their life cycle inside the animal's body using it as a source of food
internal parasites
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Poisons that are produced by certain plants, animals, and bacteria
toxins
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Source of food for internal parasites
host
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Non-contagious and not caused by bacteria or virus, but can be genetic
non-infectious diseases
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An injection of an agent into an animal to prevent disease
vaccination
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Toxin or foreign substance that stimulates an immune response
antigen
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Acronym for Extra Label Use of Medications
ELUD
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An allergic reaction that may occur when an animal is repeatedly injected with a specific medication or a medication similar to one previously administered
anaphylaxis
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Proteins in the blood that develop in response to the presence of an antigen
antibodies
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The time an animal must be taken off any medication before the animal is sent to market or used to produce milk
withdrawal period
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Any watery animal fluid
serums
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Immune resistance to disease developed actively or passively
acquired
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Immunity acquired by directly transferring antibodies from an animal with the immunity to an animal without it
passive
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Substances that counteract a specific toxin
antitoxins
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Also known as a shot
injection
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Substances that aid the body's natural defenses to promote recovery or to relive pain
medications
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Large pills or tablets
boluses
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A cow in heat for a long time
bullers
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Cells in the bloodstream that ingest and destroy foreign particles
phagocytes
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Immunity that requires having antibodies present in the blood, acquired after being exposed to antigen producing organisms
active
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Substances that contain modified-live or killed organisms in their products
vaccines
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Remaining medication present in animals
residues
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Products used to treat disease or infection once illness occurs
pharmaceuticals
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Diseases in their early stages
subclinical
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To mount a cow, as another cow, indicating heat
riders
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Falling down of an organ
prolapsed
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The removal of the tail of an animal is known as ___.
docking
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___ is the removal of the tip of the upper mandible of poultry.
debeak
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When the testicle is removed through an incision and the spermatic cord is scraped with a knife or clamped with an emasculator, it is known as ___.
lateral incision
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The process of removing horns and preventing the growth of horns is known as ___.
dehorning
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The castration of male fowl is known as ___.
caponize
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The surgical method of castration by which the lower third of the scrotum is cut off with a knife is known as ___.
end-incision method
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The removal of the testicles of a male animal is known as ___.
castration
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The process by which combs of poultry are removed
dubbing
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The soft membrane lining the hoof is known as ___.
laminae
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Producers may use ___ to permanently identify their cattle.
branding
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___ is the process of removing the wool or fiber from a sheep.
shearing
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A bacterial infection that affects the nervous system is ___.
tetanus
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Substances that burn or destroy tissue by chemical reaction are ___.
caustics
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While trimming hooves, it is important to not cut the ___, which is the soft growing part under the nail or outer hoof.
quick
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A method of shearing around the dock , crotch and udder before lambing is ___.
tagging
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OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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80% of vets are ___.
Women/Female
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ELUD
Extra Label Use of Medications
