2009 Multiple Choice

The phenotype of an animal is...
A. All the genes possessed by the animal
B. The union of gametes carrying different alleles
C. The physical appearance of an animal
D. The term used to describe a heterozygous condition

What is the vector for heartworm?
A. Flies
B. Ants
C. Mosquitoes
D. Gnats

An average adult cat should have a diet that has ___% protien.
A. 18%
B. 21%
C. 25%
D. 32%

When cleaning a dog's ear at home, all of the following can be used on a cotton ball, except:
A. Saltwater
B. Hydrogen peroxide
C. Mineral oil
D. Alcohol

_______ is an example of a spitz breed.
A. Shnauzer
B. Keeshound
C. Chow Chow
D. St. Bernard

Lower back vertabrae are called:
A. Caudal
B. Cervical
C. Lumbar
D. Thoracic

The heart of a fish has:
A. One chamber
B. Two chambers
C. Three chambers
D. Four chamers

What is the average length of a rabbit's pregnancy (in months)?
A. 1/2 of a month
B. 1 month
C. 1 1/2 months
D. 2 months

In birdseeds, cereal seeds contain higher _______ compared to oil seeds.
A. Carbohydrates
B. Proteins
C. Fat
D. Sugar

The ______ is a crustacean that buries it's head into the fish's tissue.
A. Fish louse
B. Anchor worm
C. Blood worm
D. Hydatid

The large intestine is made up of the...
A. Jejunum, ileum and duodenum
B. Rumen, omasum and abomasums
C. Rumen, reticulum and omasum
D. Cecum, colon and rectum

A puncture wound to your dog may result in...
A. Distemper
B. Hepatitis
C. Leptospirosis
D. Tetanus

A smooth muscle is found in the...
A. Back
B. Neck
C. Stomach
D. Heart

The Jacobson's organ is found in:
A. Rabbits
B. Dogs
C. Cats
D. Birds

An emaciated cat would...
A. Have extreme loss of blood
B. Have extreme loss of hair
C. Have extreme weight loss
D. Have extreme nasal discharge

Which of the following dogs is prone to back problems?
A. Chow Chow
B. Dachshund
C. Labrador Retriever
D. Poodle

Dogs have a gestation period of ___ days in average.
A. 45
B. 55
C. 63
D. 73

Which breed of cat lacks a tail?
A. Malayan
B. Irish Setter
C. Manx
D. Korat

Due to the ability of a cat to synthesize these vitamins, they are not required in a cat's diet.
A. C and K
B. B and C
C. A and K
D. A and D

The measure of acidity in an aquarium is read on the ___ scale.
A. pH
B. AC/DC
C. Hydrometer
D. Fluorescent scale

Muscles attatch to bones by means of:
A. Ligaments
B. Tendons
C. Bones
D. Gristle

Arthritis is:
A. Breaking of the joints of an animal
B. Inflammation of the joints of an animal
C. Inflammation of the muscles of an animal
D. Not a problem in dogs or cats

Which of the following is not a RNA base?
A. Adenine
B. Uracil
C. Thymine
D. Cytosine

Fluorescent lighting is used for aquariums because it...
A. Radiates heat
B. Reproduces the sun's light spectrum
C. Is less expensice than incandescent
D. Is not harmed by water

What is the term for a feline giving birth?
A. Queening
B. Kindling
C. Whelping
D. Farrowing

What age can rabbits become sexually mature?
A. Less than 3 months
B. 3 to 8 months
C. 8 to 12 months
D. Over 12 months

What stage of estrous is the female receptive to the male?
A. Proestrus
B. Estrus
C. Anestrus
D. Diestrus

Breeding unrelated animals is called...
A. Inbreeding
B. Crossbreeding
C. Out crossing
D. Line crossbreeding

This term is used for an infected uterus:
A. Pyometra
B. Cryptorchidism
C. Osteomalacia
D. Stromatolites

This is the most basic nutrient in an animal's diet:
A. Vitamins
B. Protein
C. Water
D. Carbohydrates

This amino acid must be included in all feline diets.
A. Taurine
B. Folic acid
C. Thiamine
D. Biotin

Which of these vitamins is fat-soluble?
A. Niacin
B. Vitamin C
C. Riboflavin
D. Vitamin K

What life stage requires the most protein in its diet?
A. Young adult
B. Senior adult
C. Middle aged adult
D. Growing puppy

This feline disease is caused by a coronavirus:
A. Rhinotracheitis
B. Feline Infectious Peritonitis
C. Feline Urologic Syndrome
D. Rabies

This problem is seen in animals infested with mites.
A. Cherry eye
B. Ascarids
C. Ringworm
D. Mange

Dogs and cats can get tapeworm for ingesting which of the following?
A. Raw fish
B. Ticks
C. Fleas
D. Flies

This zoonotic disease is dangerous for pregnant women.
A. Rhinosporidium
B. Haemobartonellosis
C. Panleukopenia
D. Toxoplasmosis

This tick spreads Lyme Disease:
A. The brown dog tick
B. The American dog tick
C. The deer tick
D. The lone star tick

This is the mite found in dog and cat ears:
A. Notoedres
B. Sarcotes
C. Otodectes
D. Demodex

This parasite's pupal stage greatly affects how it is treated:
A. Flies
B. Mosquito
C. Tick
D. Flea

This cat is know for its unusual ears:
A. Manx
B. Japanese Bobtail
C. Ocicat
D. Scottish Fold

This dog breed was developed by a tax collector in Germany in the 1890's:
A. Giant Schnauzer
B. Doberman Pinscher
C. Komondor
D. Rottweiler

About how long is the gestation of the feline?
A. 63 days
B. 115 days
C. 148 days
D. 21 days

This front leg bone is connected to the scapula:
A. Humerus
B. Femur
C. Ulna
D. Radius

Which of the following blood cells is a leukocyte or white blood cell?
A. Erythrocyte
B. Platelet
C. Thrombocyte
D. Basophil

This bone is commonly called the breast bone:
A. Clavicle
B. Ulna
C. Sternum
D. Scapula

This term is used for an abnormal decrease in an animal's heart rate:
A. Tachycardia
B. Dysnea
C. Bradycardia
D. Apnea

This is the term for a decreased level of potassium:
A. Hyponatremia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hypocalcemia
D. Hypochloremia

This term describes the wasting away of muscle tissue:
A. Atrophy
B. Epilepsy
C. Nystagmus
D. Ataxia

What kind of a dog is this?