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The part of the skin that is avascular is the
Epidermis
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The whiskers are examples of tactile hairs, also called
Vibrissia
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The long guard hairs are called
Primary hairs
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The part of the skin that is predominately connective tisue containing blood vessels, nerve endings, hair follicles and glands is called the
Dermis
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Animals have many of these cells located throughout the skin. By releasing histamine, seratonin and herparin they start inflammatory and allergic reactions.
Mast cells
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What is another name for a "hot spot?"
Acute moist dermatitis
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In which breed(s) would you be likely to see skin fold pyodermas?
Pugs
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Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for an abscess in a cat?
Steriods
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Cushing's Disease which causes an increased secretion of steriods is also called
Hyperadrenocorticism
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Which of the following diseases is considered zoonotic?
Scabies
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Which hoof structure normally has the firmest consistency?
Wall
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What is the name of the muscle that makes the hair strand erect?
Arrector pili
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What structure produces a hair?
Bulb
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What is the term for circumscribed thickening of the epidermal keratin layer that is associated with chronic friction or pressure?
Callus
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What is the term for an epithelium lined cavity containing fluid or solid material?
Cyst
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A fatty tumor in the subcutaneous tissue is called a(n)
Lipoma
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An animal with Hypothyroidism would most likely exhibit which of the following signs?
Dry, brittle hair and alopecia
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Which of the following is most important when performing a skin scraping?
Mineral oil
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Anal sac problems are more common in
Small breed dogs
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Which of the following is NOT a commonly seen side-effect of Prednisone?
Pruritus
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What is the minimum amount of time required for an animal to be on an eliminatino diet in order to rule out food allergies?
8 weeks
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What is the name of the procedure done to help diagnose skin tumors?
Fine Needle Aspirate
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What is the name of the procedure done to help diagnose Hyperadrenocorticism?
ACTH Stimulation
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What is the name of the procedure done to help diagnose Hypothyroidism?
T3 , T4 Level
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A horse has a necrotic condition of the frog that has a foul odor. The frog is sensitive and the horse is lame. These clinical findings are most consistent with
Thrush
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Which of the following is the most common cause of acute lameness in horses?
Subsolar Abscess
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Which species most commonly develops infectious pododermatitis (foot rot)?
Sheep
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What is the color & consistency of normal anal sac secretions?
Brownish, oily liquid
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What is the description of an allergy caused by an inhaled antigen?
Atopy
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