What are the stages of mitosis in their correct order?
A. Interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
What are the stages of estrous in their correct order?
C. Anestrus, proestrus, estrus, diestrus
This is breeding closely related animals:
B. Out crossing
This term is used for male animals with a retained testicle:
A. Cryptorchidism
These animals lay eggs:
A. Oviparous
This basic nutrient provides energy, fiber, and bulkiness to an animal's diet:
A. Carbohydrates
Because cats are true carnivores, they need increased amounts of this amino acid in their diet:
B. Taurine
Which of these vitamins is fat-soluable?
C. Vitamin A
How many calories are in one kilocalorie?
D. 1,000
This is gaseous distension in an animal's stomach:
B. Bloat
A deficiency of iodine in the diet of birds may lead to this condition:
B. Goiter
This rabbit disease is caused by the bacteria Pasteurella multocida: A. Enteritis
B. Wet Dewlaps
C. Snuffles
D. Tyzzer's Disease
C. Snuffles
This canine internal parasite lives in the dog's lower digestive tract, especially the cecum:
B. Whipworm (Trichuris vulpis)
This is a common fungal disease of mammals:
A. Ringworm
This disease can be spread by drinking or swimming in water contaminated by infected animal urine:
A. Leptospirosis
Even though the most common way to contract this zoonotic disease is by eating undercooked meats, pregnant women should avoid handling cat litter boxes as well to avoid exposure to it.
A. Toxoplasmosis
This tick can infest buildings and kennels:
D. The brown dog tick
Heartworm is transmitted from one dog to another by this parasite:
B. Mosquito
Another name for this disease is "Ich":
A. White Spot
This cat comes in 3 types: rumpy, stumpy, and longy:
C. Manx
These rabbits are raised for their wool, prized by hand spinners in the USA.
C. English Angora
How long is the gestation of the canine?
B. 63 days
Which of the following blood cells is a leukocyte or white blood cell?
B. Eosinophil
This bone is commonly called the shoulder blade:
A. Scapula
This term is used for an abnormal increase in an animal's heart rate:
A. Tachycardia
This muscular wall separates the right and left sides of the mammalian heart:
A. Septum
This is the term for a decreased level of calcium:
C. Hypocalcemia
This term describes a stumbling gait:
C. Ataxia
To encourage preening in birds, they should be offered this:
D. Regular bathing or misting
What is a general rule of thumb to determine how many fish you can have in a tropical fresh water fish tank?
A. 1 inch of fish for every 102 inches of tank surface area
This is a common blood vessel used to take a dog's pulse:
C. The femoral artery
Which of the following is NOT a benign tumor?
B. Fibrosarcoma
The number of cervical vertebrae in all mammalians is:
D. 7
The three portions of the small intestine are the:
A. Duodenum, jejunum, ileum
The reproductive cycle in the female dog is:
C. Monoestrous
The trigeminal nerve is responsible for:
B. Sensing the teeth and face
The word "plasma" refers to:
A. The fluid portion of the blood
During respiration, gas exchange occurs in the:
A. Alveoli
Copper is mainly stored in the:
C. Liver
The guaranteed analysis in a pet food label contains (as %):
C. Minimum for crude protein, fat, with maximum for moisture and crude fiber
Antibiotics are effective in:
B. Bacterial infections
Dogs should be bathed:
B. Only when they become extremely dirty
Leptrospirosis in a dog is usually affecting:
A. Liver, GI tract and kidney
Gill flukes in fishes are caused by:
A. Parasites
During a meal, fish should receive the amount of food they can consume in:
A. 5 minutes
Fluid accumulation in the abdomen is a common finding in dogs affected by:
A. Heartworms
The portion of the stomach that leads to the small intestine is called:
C. Pylorus
Which of the following foodstuffs should NOT be fed to young rabbits?
A. Green lettuce
The two main proteins of the muscle myofilaments are:
