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The prefix ________ means away from midline.
a. ad-
b. ab-
c. ex-
d. endo- |
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The suffix _______ means instrument to visually examine.
a. -ectomy
b. -scope
c. -scopy
d. -graphy |
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The prefix _____ means elevated, while the prefix _____ means depressed.
a. pre-, post-
b. endo-, exo-
c. hyper-, hypo-
d. inter-, intra- |
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The suffix _____ means pertaining to.
a. -al
b. -ary or -ar
c. -ic
d. all of the above |
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The suffix _____ means incision.
a. -ex
b. -tomy
c. -ectomy
d. -graphy |
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The suffix _____ means abnormal condition.
a. -osis
b. -rrhea
c. -rrhagia
d. -uria |
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The suffix _____ means separation or breaking into parts.
a. -gram
b. -pexy
c. -um
d. -lysis |
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The prefix _____ means below.
a. supra-
b. super-
c. inter-
d. sub- |
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The prefix(es) _____ means many.
a. olig-
b. a-, an-
c. poly-
d. eu- |
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The suffix -algia means
a. pain
b. excessive
c. liver
d. abnormal condition |
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The prefix pre- means
a. after
b. around
c. before
d. during |
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An instrument to visually examine may have which suffix in its term?
a. -lysis
b. -scope
c. -rrhexis
d. - scopy |
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which type of word part is always placed at the end of a term?
a. combining form
b. prefix
c. suffix
d. root |
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which word part gives the essential meaning of a term?
a. combining form
b. prefix
c. suffix
d. root |
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Which word association is incorrect?
a. inter- means between
b. sub- means below
c. an- means without or no
d. ad- means away from |
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which suffix means to rupture?
a. -rrhage
b. -rrhaphy
c. -rrhea
d. -rrhexis |
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Which prefix means around?
a. hyper-
b. hypo-
c. peri-
d. supra- |
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In the term panleukopenia, the "o" between the "leuk" and "penia" is called
a. a combining form
b. a suffix
c. a combining vowel
d. a root |
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Lateral means
a. near the beginning
b. near the front
c. toward the side
d. toward the midline |
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The sagittal plane divide the body into
a. cranial and caudal portions
b. left and right portions
c. equal left and right portions
d. dorsal and ventral portions |
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| b. left and right portions |
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The paw is ______ to the shoulder.
a. caudal
b. cranial
c. proximal
d. distal |
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The transverse plane divides the body into
a. cranial and caudal portions
b. left and right portions
c. equal left and right halves
d. dorsal and ventral portions |
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| a. cranial and caudal portions |
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The lining of the abdominal cavity and some of its organs is called the _____.
a. mesentery
b. peritoneum
c. thoracum
d. membrane |
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The prefix(es) ______ means without or no.
a. a-, an-
b. olig-
c. dys-
d. hyper- |
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Which type of word part is always placed at the beginning of a term?
a. combining form
b. prefix
c. suffix
d. root |
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The study of structure, composition, and function of tissue is called
a. cytology
b. histology
c. pathology
d. organology |
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The _____ plane divides the body into dorsal and ventral portions.
a. sagittal
b. midsagittal
c. dorsal
d. transverse |
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The medical term for laying down is
a. lateral
b. sternal
c. recumbent
d. surface |
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The medical term for lack of development of an organ or tissue is
a. anaplasia
b. aplasia
c. dysplasia
d. hyperplasia |
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The medical term for ventral surface of the rear paw, hoof or foot is
a. ventral
b. dorsal
c. palmar
d. plantar |
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The term for toward the midline is
a. medial
b. lateral
c. proximal
d. distal |
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The term for farthest the midline or the beginning of a structure is
a. medial
b. lateral
c. proximal
d. distal |
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The term for nearest the midline of the beginning of a structure is
a. medial
b. lateral
c. proximal
d. distal |
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The term that refers to the back is
a. ventral
b. dorsal
c. cranial
d. caudal |
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The term that means toward the tail is
a. ventral
b. dorsal
c. cranial
d. caudal |
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The term that means toward the head is
a. ventral
b. dorsal
c. cranial
d. caudal |
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The term that refers to the belly or underside of a body is
a. ventral
b. dorsal
c. cranial
d. caudal |
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Which type of connective tissue covers internal and external body surfaces?
a. adipose
b. epithelial
c. connective
d. cytoplasm |
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The term for a hole or hollow space in the body that contains and protects internal organs is
a. abdomen
b. peritoneal
c. cavity
d. membrane |
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The term for away from the midline
a. medial
b. lateral
c. proximal
d. distal |
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A common name for the tarsus is the
a. elbow
b. calcaneus
c. hock
d. wrist |
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The _____ joints are the freely movable joints of the body
a. suture
b. synovial
c. symphysis
d. cartilaginous |
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The correct order of the vertebral segments is
a. cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal
b. cervical, lumbar, thoracic, cocygeal, and sacral
c. thoracic, lumbar, cervical, sacral, and coccygeal
d. thoracic, cervical, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal |
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| a. cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal |
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A _____ is a fibrous band of connective tissue that connects bone to bone.
a. fascia
b. tendon
c. synovial membrane
d. ligament |
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The acetabulum is the
a. patella
b. cannon bone
c. large socket in the pelvic bone
d. crest of the scapula |
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| c. large socket in the pelvic bone |
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The three parts of the pelvis are
a. ileum, pubis, and acetabulum
b. ilium, pubis, and sacrum
c. ilium, sacrum, and coccyx
d. ilium, ischium, and pubis |
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| a. ileum, pubis, and acetabulum |
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The digits contain bones that are called
a. carpals
b. phalanges
c. tarsals
d. tarsus |
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Components of the axial skeleton include
a. scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, and carpus
b. skull, auditory ossicles, hyoid, vertebrae, ribs and sternum
c. pelvic girdle, femur, tibia, fibula, and tarsus
d. scapula, pelvis, humerus, femur, tibia, fibula, radius, and ulna |
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| b. skull, auditory ossicles, hyoid, vertebrae, ribs and sternum |
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Another term for growth plate is
a. physis
b. shaft
c. diaphysis
d. trophic |
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Bones of the front limb include
a. humerus, tibia, fibula, tarsal, metatarsal, and phalanges
b. humerus, radius, ulna, carpal, metacarpal,and phalanges
c. femur, tibia, fibula, tarsal, metatarsal, and phalanges
d. radius, humerus, ulna, carpal, metatarsal, and phalanges |
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| b. humerus, radius, ulna, carpal, metacarpal,and phalanges |
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Rectus means
a. ringlike
b. straight
c. angled
d. rotating |
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Muscles may be classified as
a. voluntary
b. involuntary
c. cardiac
d. all of the above |
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A term for when a muscle becomes shorter and thicker is
a. relaxation
b. contraction
c. rotation
d. depression |
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Levator muscles _____ a body part.
a. decrease the angle of
b. increase the angle of
c. raise
d. depress |
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A fibrous band of connective tissue that connects muscle to bone is
a. cartilage
b. tendon
c. ligament
d. aponeurosis |
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Looseness is called
a. laxity
b. rigidity
c. spasm
d. tonus |
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Protrusion of a body part through tissues that normally contain it is called a
a. projection
b. hernia
c. prominence
d. myotonia |
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A muscle that forms a tight band is called a/n
a. purse-sitting
b. sartorius
c. sphincter
d. oblique |
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Surgical removal of a muscle or part of a muscle is called
a. myositis
b. myotoy
c. myectomy
d. myostomy |
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Abnormal condition of disease of a muscle is called
a. myodynia
b. myography
c. myasthenia
d. myopathy |
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Which term describes the shaft of a long bone?
a. diaphysis
b. epiphysis
c. endosteum
d. peristeum |
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The tarsal bones are found in the
a. digits
b. wrists
c. stifle
d. hock |
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The manubrium is the
a. lower jaw
b. cranial portion of the sternum
c. upper jaw
d. caudal portion of the sternum |
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| b. cranial portion of the sternum |
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Which term describes the freely movable joints of the body?
a. synarthroses
b. amphiarthroses
c. diarthrosis
d. articulations |
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The opening in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass is a/an
a. fontanel
b. foramen
c. meatus
d. lamina |
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The acetabulum is commonly called the
a. collar bone
b. patella
c. hip socket
d. knee |
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Muscles located above the pelvic axis are called
a. spinatus muscles
b. orbiclaris muscles
c. epaxial muscles
d. inferior muscles |
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Muscles under voluntary control are known as
a. involuntary
b. nonstriated
c. skeletal
d. visceral |
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Minimus is to maximus as
a. longissimus is to gracilis
b. biceps to triceps
c. oblique is to sphincter
d. minor is to major |
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A muscle that bends a limb at its join or decreases the joint angle is called a/an
a. flexor
b. extensor
c. supinator
d. pronator |
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Another term for the distal interphalangeal join in ungulates is the
a. coffin joint
b. fetlock joint
c. pastern joint
d. coronary band |
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The V-shaped pad of soft horn between the bars on the sole of the equine hoof is known as the
a. sole
b. white line
c. ergot
d. frog |
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The anatomical term for the top of the head is the
a. crest
b. poll
c. sole
d. forehead |
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The common name for the tarsal joint in animals is the
a. loin
b. stifle
c. hock
d. wrist |
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The side of the body between the ribs and the ilium is called the
a. rump
b. flank
c. loin
d. ham |
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The upper lip and apex of the nose of swine is called the
a. jowl
b. ham
c. snout
d. crest |
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The two nostrils and the muscles of the upper and lower lip are called the
a. snout
b. muzzle
c. cheek
d. crest |
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The proximal interphalangeal joint in ungulates is called the
a. pastern joint
b. coffin joint
c. fetlock joint
d. stifle joint |
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The protrusions of the ischium bones just lateral to the base of the tail in ruminants are known as
a. tailheads
b. hooks
c. pins
d. docks |
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The protrusion of the wing of the ilium on the dorsolateral area of ruminants are known as
a. tailheads
b. hooks
c. pins
d. docks |
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A neutered male sheep or goat is a/an
a. bull
b. ovine
c. wether
d. caprine |
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A sexually imperfect, usually sterile female calf born as a twin with a male calf is a/an
a. heifer
b. freemartin
c. gilt
d. filly |
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A cross between a stallion and a jenny is a/an
a. donkey
b. mule
c. jenny
d. hinny |
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Cow is to mare and steer is to
a. stallion
b. ridgling
c. colt
d. gelding |
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Parrots are in a group of birds called
a. amazon
b. psittacine
c. lagomorph
d. murine |
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The act of giving birth in canines is
a. whelping
b. pupping
c. packing
d. gestation |
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Male and female ferrets are called
a. jacks and jills
b. kits and jills
c. hobs and jills
d. jacks and kits |
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A young llama is called a
a. calf
b. cria
c. clutch
d. colt |
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Freshening is a term that means
a. cleaning an animal to make it smell fresh
b. giving birth to a dairy animal
c. the act of mating in cattle
d. removing the horns of a bovine to enhance mating |
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| b. giving birth to a dairy animal |
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Giving birth to swine is called
a. barrowing
b. queening
c. farrowing
d. pupping |
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Tom is to queen as hob is to
a. doe
b. bitch
c. jill
d. cow |
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An intact male rabbit is known as a
a. stud
b. stallion
c. buck
d. gander |
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A female equine that has never bred is known as a
a. ridgeling mare
b. brood mare
c. maiden mare
d. barren mare |
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A group of eggs is known as a
a. flock
b. clutch
c. poult
d. herd |
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A ram is to wether as a bull is to a
a. barrow
b. steer
c. gelding
d. gid |
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A mule is an offspring of
a. a male donkey and a female pony
b. a male pony and a female horse
c. a male horse and a female donkey
d. a male donkey and female horse |
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| d. a male donkey and female horse |
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Giving birth to rabbits is known as
a. whelping
b. farrowing
c. freshening
d. kindling |
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A group of dogs is known as
a. pack
b. herd
c. flock
d. gaggle |
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A young female bovine that has not given birth is called a
a. cow
b. stag
c. calf
d. heifer |
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Pruritus is commonly called
a. hair loss
b. dry skin
c. itching
d. pus |
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Skin redness is called
a. cellulitis
b. erythema
c. scleroderma
d. scarring |
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Hypersensitivity reaction in animals involving pruritus with secondary dermatitis is called
a. atrophy
b. allergen
c. antigen
d. atopy |
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Hair loss resulting in hairless patches or complete lack of hair is called
a. shedding
b. lesion
c. alopecia
d. plaque |
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Occupation and dwelling of parasites on the external skin surface is called
a. parasitism
b. ectoparasites
c. infestation
d. myiasis |
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A skin disease containing pus is
a. pyometra
b. pyoderma
c. pyoerythema
d. pyosis |
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Producing or containing pus is called
a. abscess
b. purulent
c. mucocutaneous
d. polyp |
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Removal of tissue and foreign material to aid healing is
a. skin scraping
b. tissue culture
c. biopsy
d. debridement |
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Putrefaction is
a. foul-smelling decay
b. homogenation
c. granulomatous
d. cellulitis |
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Large tactile hair is
a. sensogenic
b. plantigrade
c. vibrissa
d. cerumen |
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A skin condition characterized by overproduction of sebum (oil) is known as
a. alopecia
b. seborrhea
c. hemangioma
d. abscess |
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The term for a skin flake is
a. patch
b. crust
c. scale
d. wheal |
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Which term means skin paleness?
a. petechiae
b. pallor
c. pustule
d. purpura |
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The protein that provides skin with its waterproofing properties is known as
a. dermis
b. squanous
c. sebum
d. keratin |
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Removal of tissue and foreign material to aid healing is
a. cauterization
b. crysosurgery
c. debridement
d. laser treatment |
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A localized collection of pus is a/an
a. bleb
b. abscess
c. nodule
d. vesicle |
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A benign growth of fat cells is known as a/an
a. sarcoma
b. carcinoma
c. lipoma
d. adoma |
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Which term means pertaining to dead tissue?
a. abrasion
b. carbuncle
c. purulent
d. necrotic |
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Which term means erosion of skin or mucous membrane?
a. fistula
b. ulcer
c. fissure
d. uticaria |
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A tumor or growth of pigmented skin is a/an
a. melanoma
b. ecthyma
c. exanthema
d. eczema |
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The gland known as the master gland that helps maintain the appropriate levels of hormone in the body is the
a. hypothalamus
b. pituitary gland
c. thyroid gland
d. pancreas |
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The chemical substance secreted by the posterior pituitary gland that stimulates uterine contractions during parturition is
a. prolactin
b. luteinizing hormone
c. ACTH
d. oxytocin |
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The regulator of the endocrine system is the
a. thyroid gland
b. calcitonin
c. hypothalamus
d. parathyroid gland |
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A young female bovine that has not given birth is called a
a. cow
b. stag
c. calf
d. heifer |
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Thyromegaly is
a. an enlargement of the thyroid gland
b. augmentation of the thymus
c. dissolution of the parathyroid glands
d. radioactive iodine treatment of the thyroid gland |
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| a. an enlargement of the thyroid gland |
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Surgical removal of a well-defined portion of an organ is a
a. sacculectomy
b. lumpectomy
c. lobectomy
d. cystectomy |
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An aggregation of cells specialized to secrete or excrete materials not related to their own function is a
a. hormone
b. gland
c. hypoadenum
d. hyperadenum |
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Hypoadrenocorticism, a disorder caused by deficient adrenal cortex production of glucocorticoid, is also known as
a. Cushing's disease
b. Graves' disease
c. Addison's disease
d. Langerhan's disease |
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A tumor of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas is called
a. diabetes mellitus
b. diabetes insipidus
c. ketoacidosis
d. insulinoma |
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The chemical substance that helps control circadian rhythm is
a. circadian
b. pinealin
c. melatonin
d. thymin |
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Excessive mammary development in males is called
a. feminum
b. gynecomastia
c. gyneconium
d. feminomastia |
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Which of the following is a function of the thyroid gland?
a. secretes thymosin
b. secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone
c. secretes corticosteroids
d. secretes triiodothyronin, thyroxine, and calcitonin |
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| d. secretes triiodothyronin, thyroxine, and calcitonin |
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What is another name for the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
a. hypophysis
b. epiphysis
c. adenohypophysis
d. neurohypophysis |
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Which hormone maintains water balance in the body by increasing water reabsorption in the kidney?
a. insulin
b. epinephrine
c. antidiuretic hormone
d. FSH |
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What is the name of a laboratory technique used to determine the amount of a particular substance in a sample?
a. stimulation test
b. synthetic test
c. uptake test
d. assay |
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An abnormally low blood glucose level is known as
a. hyperglycemia
b. hypoglycemia
c. glucosemia
d. diabetes mellitus |
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The condition of normal thyroid function is known as
a. thyrotoxicosis
b. thyromegaly
c. euthyroidism
d. thyroiditis |
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Which hormone transport blood glucose into the cell?
a. glucagon
b. insulin
c. vasopressin
d. melatonin |
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Term
Glucocorticoids are secreted by the
a. adrenal cortex
b. adrenal medulla
c. parathyroid gland
d. pancreas |
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The pituitary gland acts in response to stimuli from the
a. hypothalamus
b. thymus
c. parathyroid glands
d. thyroid glands |
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The word part that means to secrete or separate is
a. endo-
b. -crine
c. hormon/o
d. aden/o |
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The inner layer of the uterus is called the
a. endohysteria
b. myometrium
c. perimetrium
d. endometrium |
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The area between the vaginal orifice or scrotum and the anus is called the
a. clitoris
b. perineum
c. vulva
d. inguinal area |
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Copulation is also called
a. coitus
b. impotence
c. sterility
d. zygote |
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The act of giving birth is
a. freshening
b. calving
c. gestation
d. parturition |
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A difficult birth is known as
a. dystocia
b. dyshernia
c. dyspartia
d. dyslabortum |
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A false pregnancy is also called
a. pseudo
b. pseudopara
c. pseudocyesis
d. pseudogestia |
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A condition of an individual having both ovarian and testicular tissue is called
a. heisexual
b. hermaphroditism
c. supernumentary
d. orchioovaris |
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Pyometra is
a. pus in the uterus
b. increased temperature of the uterus
c. tumors in the uterus
d. necrosis of the uterus |
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The innermost membrane enveloping the embryo in the uterus is the
a. allantois
b. umbilicus
c. amnion
d. chorion |
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Attachment and embedding of the zygote within the uterus is
a. zygotion
b. conception
c. fertilization
d. implantation |
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The ovum is the
a. female gonad
b. male gonad
c. female gamete
d. male gamete |
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Definition
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Term
The heat cycle in females is known as the
a. estrus cycle
b. estrous cycle
c. lactogenic cycle
d. follicular cycle |
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Term
In large animals the mammary gland is called the
a. teat
b. mammae
c. lactiferous duct
d. udder |
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Term
The female organ of mammals that develops during pregnancy and joins the mother and offspring for exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste products is known as the
a. umbilicus
b. placenta
c. mount
d. navel |
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Term
Substances that produce change or create genetic abnormalities are known as
a. teratogens
b. priapisms
c. dystociae
d. mutagens |
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Term
Reproductive organs, whether male or female, are called the
a. theriogens
b. genitals
c. gametes
d. perineum |
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Definition
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Term
An enlarged part of tube or canal is called a/an
a. vesicle
b. bulla
c. ampulla
d. motile |
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Definition
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The term for surgical incision of the perineum and vagina to facilitate delivery of the fetus and to prevent damage to maternal structures is
a. mastectomy
b. cesarean section
c. episiotomy
d. oopphorectomy |
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Term
A animal that has not been neutered is referred to as
a. sterile
b. gravid
c. intact
d. cyesis |
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Definition
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Term
Another term for spay is
a. orchidectomy
b. ovariohysterectomy
c. C-section
d. hysterectomy |
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Definition
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Term
The space between neurons or between a neuron and receptor is a/an
a. synapse
b. ganglion
c. axon
d. dendrite |
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Definition
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Term
Maintaining a constant internal environment is called
a. osmosis
b. homeosmosis
c. homeostasis
d. ipsistasis |
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Definition
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Term
Inflammation of the root of a spinal nerve is
a. myelitis
b. radiculitis
c. polyneuritis
d. poliomyelitis |
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Definition
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Term
The three-layered membrane lining the CNS is called the
a. hippocampus
b. pons
c. myelin
d. meninges |
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Definition
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Term
The protective sheath that covers some nerves cells of the spinal cord, white matter of the brain and most peripheral nerves is called
a. pia
b. dura
c. glia
d. myelin |
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Definition
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Term
The division of the autonomic nervous system that is concerned with body functions under emergency or stress is the
a. peripheral
b. central
c. sympathetic
d. parasympathetic |
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Definition
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Term
A network of intersecting nerves is a
a. bundle
b. trunk
c. tract
d. plexus |
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Definition
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Term
What type of neuron carries impulses away from the CNS and toward the muscles?
a. afferent (sensory)
b. efferent (motor)
c. sympathetic
d. parasympathetic |
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Definition
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Term
An automatic, involuntary response to change is called a/an
a. impulse
b. stimulus
c. reflex
d. receptor |
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Definition
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Term
The largest portion of the brain that is involved with thought and memory is the
a. cerebrum
b. cerebellum
c. brainstem
d. spinal cord |
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Definition
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Term
Elevated portions of the cerebral cortex are
a. sulci
b. plexuses
c. gyri
d. hemispheres |
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Definition
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Term
The term meaning without pain is
a. analgesia
b. endorphin
c. idiopathic
d. ptosis |
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Definition
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Term
Inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is known as
a. myelitis
b. poliomyelitis
c. leukomyelitis
d. neuritis |
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Definition
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Term
The term for without coordination or "stumbling" is
a. ataxia
b. spasticity
c. seizure
d. epilepsy |
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Definition
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Term
A knot-like mass of neuron cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system is known as a
a. microglia
b. synapse
c. receptor
d. ganglion |
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Definition
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Term
A "depressed" animal is referred to a
a. conscious
b. disoriented
c. obtunded
d. depressed |
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Definition
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Term
Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord is known as
a. meningitis
b. encephalopathy
c. encephalitis
d. chorea |
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Definition
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Term
Conscious proprioceptive deficit is commonly called
a. nystagmu
b. roaring
c. knuckling
d. wobbler's |
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Definition
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Term
The medical term for crossing is
a. intumescence
b. plexus
c. chiasm
d. filum |
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Definition
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Term
Small cavities in the brain is known as
a. gyri
b. sulci
c. ventricles
d. ependyma |
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Definition
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Term
The state of balance is
a. vertigo
b. hemostasis
c. vestibular
d. equilibrium |
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Definition
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Term
The outer or external ear is separated from the middle ear by the
a. oval window
b. round window
c. tympanis membrane
d. pinna |
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Definition
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Term
Another term for ear wax is
a. pinna
b. auricle
c. cerumen
d. corti |
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Definition
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Term
The fibrous tissue that maintains the shape of the eye is
a. chorois
b. sclera
c. white of the eye
d. b and c |
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Definition
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Term
The term for corne of the eye is
a. canthus
b. cilia
c. cerumen
d. cornus |
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Definition
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Term
The colored muscular layer of the eye that surrounds the pupil is the
a. cornea
b. choroid
c. lens
d. iris |
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Definition
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Term
Involuntary, constant, rythmic movement of the eyeball is called
a. ectropion
b. nystagmus
c. strabismus
d. entropion |
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Definition
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Term
A group of eye disorders resulting from increased intraocular pressure is
a. ophthalmopathy
b. glaucoma
c. floaters
d. hypertension |
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Definition
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Term
Opacity of the lens is called
a. opaque
b. turgid
c. cataract
d. diplopia |
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Definition
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Term
The process of the lens bending the light ray to help focus the rays on the retina is called
a. convergence
b. refraction
c. humor
d. fovea |
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Definition
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Term
The fibrous layer of clear tissue that extends over the anterior portion of the eye and is continuous with the white of the eye is the
a. ciliary body
b. pupil
c. cornea
d. iris |
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Definition
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Term
The region of the eye where nerve endings of the retina gather to form the optic nerve is called the
a. optic disk
b. posterior chamber
c. sclera
d. choroid |
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Definition
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Term
What eye structure is transparent and focuses light on the retina?
a. conjunctiva
b. lens
c. vitreous humor
d. aqueous humor |
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Definition
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Term
The meaning of palpebr/o is
a. eyelid
b. cornea
c. conjunctiva
d. eyelashes |
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Definition
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Term
Glaucoma usually is diagnosed by
a. ophthalmoscopy
b. slitlamp examination
c. Schirmer tear test
d. tonometry |
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Definition
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Term
The term for removal of a part is
a. otalgia
b. vertigo
c. ablation
d. acoustic |
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Definition
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Term
The term for pupillary dilation is
a. miosis
b. meiosis
c. macula
d. mydriasis |
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Definition
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Term
The condition of normal tear production is
a. lacrimation
b. nictitans
c. vitreous
d. acuity |
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Definition
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Term
The instrument used to visually examine the ear (the ear lining, presence or absence of discharge, and integrity of the tympanis membrane) is known as a/an
a. myringoscope
b. mycoscope
c. otoscope
d. dectescope |
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Definition
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Term
What is the name of the spiral-shaped passage that leads from the oval window to the inner ear?
a. organ of Corti
b. semicircular canals
c. ampulla
d. cochlea |
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Definition
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Term
Red blood cells are called
a. erythrocytes
b. leukocytes
c. thrombocytes
d. platelets |
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Definition
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|
Term
White blood cells are called
a. erythrocytes
b. leukocytes
c. thrombocytes
d. platelets |
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Definition
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Term
An elevation is white blood cells is called
a. leukopenia
b. leukocytosis
c. leukemia
d. leukosis |
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Definition
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Term
An immature, non-nucleated erythrocyte that is characterized by polychromasia (Wright's stain) or a meshlike pattern of threads (new methylene blue stain) is called a
a. macrophage
b. prothrombocyte
c. reticulocyte
d. phagocyte |
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Definition
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Term
An immature polymorphonuclear leukocyte is called a
a. baby PMN
b. band cell
c. left shift
d. micro PMN |
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Definition
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Term
Lacteals are located in the
a. groin
b. loin
c. small intestine
d. stomach |
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Definition
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|
Term
Lymph is also known as
a. serum
b. plasma
c. interstitial fluid
d. a and b |
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Definition
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Term
T cells are responsible for
a. allergies
b. humoral immunity
c. cell-mediated immunity
d. thymus production |
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Definition
| c. cell-mediated immunity |
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Term
B cells are responsible for
a. allergies
b. humoral immunity
c. cell-mediated immunity
d. thymus |
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Definition
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Term
The spleen is
a. hemolytic
b. a producer of lymphocytes
c. a storage area for RBCs
d. all of the above |
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Definition
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Term
A malignant tumor that developed from epithelial tissue is known as a/an
a. squamous cell carcinoma
b. adenocarcinoma
c. osteosarcoma
d. blastoma |
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Definition
| a. squamous cell carcinoma |
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Term
What is the term for a malignant tumor of vascular tissue?
a. hemangioma
b. hemangiosarcoma
c. neuroblastoma
d. lymphoma |
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Definition
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Term
Malignant meoplasms arising from connective tissue are known as
a. carcinomas
b. sarcomas
c. melomas
d. myxomas |
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Definition
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Term
When a growth does not have well-defined borders it is described as being
a. circumscribed
b. pedunculated
c. invasive
d. metastasized |
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Definition
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|
Term
A deficiency in white blood cells is called
a. leukopenia
b. leukocytosis
c. erythrocytosis
d. anemia |
|
Definition
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Term
Hemolysis is
a. increasing the RBC count
b. decreasing the RBC count
c. breaking down of blood cells
d. excess amount of fat in blood |
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Definition
| c. breaking down of blood cells |
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|
Term
A substance that prevents clotting is known as a/an
a. hematopoietic
b. anticoagulent
c. anisocytosis
d. poikiloctosis |
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Definition
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Term
Larger than normal RBCs are described as being
a. hyperchromic
b. hypochromic
c. microcytic
d. macrocytic |
|
Definition
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|
Term
What is the term used to describe the condition in which microorganisms and their toxins are present in the blood?
a. septicema
b. bacteremia
c. anemia
d. edema |
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Definition
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|
Term
The name for disease-fighting protein produced by the body in response to a particular foreign substance is
a. antigen
b. antibody
c. antipathogen
d. dysrasia |
|
Definition
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Term
A machine that spins samples very rapidly to separate elements based on weight is a
a. counter
b. centrifuge
c. refractometer
d. cannula |
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Definition
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Term
The quality of appearing white or light gray on a radiograph is called
a. radiopaque
b. radiolucent
c. radiodense
d. radiopale |
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Definition
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Term
The determination of the cause of disease is the
a. prognosis
b. diagnosis
c. symptom
d. sign |
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Definition
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Term
A set of signs that occur together is called a/an
a. sign
b. symptom
c. endemic
d. syndrome |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The medical term for sphere is
a. bacilli
b. spirochete
c. coccus
d. strep/o |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The term for relief of condition but not a cure is
a. prognosis
b. diagnosis
c. prevalence
d. palliative |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Pertaining to fever is
a. febrile
b. friable
c. lethal
d. morbid |
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Definition
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|
Term
Examination by tapping te surface to determine density of a body area is called
a. palpation
b. auscultation
c. percussion
d. tapping |
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Definition
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|
Term
The percentage of RBCs in blood is called a
a. hematocrit
b. PCV
c. crit
d. all of the above |
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Definition
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|
Term
A disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans are said to be
a. animalistic
b. zoonotic
c. humanistic
d. sequela |
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Definition
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Term
What is the term for the ultrasound property of producing adequate levels of reflections (echoes) when sound waves are returned to the transducer and displayed?
a. echoic
b. anechoic
c. hyperechoic
d. hypoechoic |
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Definition
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|
Term
The acronym used to describe a unit by which absorption of ionizing radiation is measured is
a. MAS
b. kVp
c. CT
d. rad |
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Definition
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|
Term
Surgical puncture to remove fluid for diagnostic procedures or to remove liquid or gas is known as
a. cannula
b. centesis
c. contagious
d. communicable |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Examination by feeling is
a. percussion
b. auscultation
c. assessment
d. palpation |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Clumping of cells is known as
a. an assay
b. agglutination
c. serology
d. a profile |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The medical term for prevention is
a. prevalence
b. palliative
c. prophylaxis
d. phobia |
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Definition
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Term
The description of an animal that includes information about the animal including the species, breed, age, and sexual status is called the animal's
a. symptoms
b. signalment
c. assessment
d. auscultation |
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Definition
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Term
A decrease in body temperature is known as
a. afebrile
b. febrile
c. hypothermia
d. prognosis |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The term for having a short course is
a. remission
b. acute
c. chronic
d. endemia |
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Definition
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|
Term
The study of disease causes is
a. etiology
b. toxicology
c. biology
d. pathology |
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Definition
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|
Term
The right atrioventricular valve is also known as the
a. mitral valve
b. semilunar valve
c. tricuspid valve
d. bicuspid |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The double-walled membranous sac enclosing the heart is the
a. peritoneum
b. pericardium
c. perimyocardium
d. pericardosis |
|
Definition
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|
Term
A partition or wall separating something is called a
a. septum
b. valve
c. lumen
d. plaque |
|
Definition
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|
Term
A localized area of necrosis caused by an interrupted blood supply is
a. ischemia
b. resuscitation
c. pulse
d. infarct |
|
Definition
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Term
Introduction of whole blood or blood components into the bloodstream of the recipient is a/an
a. embolism
b. thrombus
c. transfusion
d. stent |
|
Definition
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|
Term
A bypass or diversion is called a
a. preload
b. shunt
c. stent
d. tourniquet |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Cor means
a. abnormality
b. vessel
c. heart
d. valve |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Disease of heart muscle is
a. cardiopathy
b. cor pulmonale
c. cardiovalvopathy
d. cardiomyopathy |
|
Definition
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|
Term
A monovalent vaccine, antiserum, or antitoxin is one that is developed for
a. many organisms
b. one organism
c. monocyte activation
d. subcutaneous injection |
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Definition
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|
Term
Hydrophili subsances are
a. solid substances
b. liquid substances
c. water-loving substances
d. fat-loving substances |
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Definition
| c. water-loving substances |
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|
Term
Movement of water across a cell membrane is
a. diffusion
b. efficacy
c. chelation
d. osmosis |
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Definition
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|
Term
Substances that control itching are called
a. antipruritic
b. antimiotic
c. antitussive
d. antiseptic |
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Definition
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|
Term
To surgically cut out is to
a. incise
b. excise
c. ligate
d. evert |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The abbreviation for nothing orally is
a. PO
b. qid
c. prn
d. NPO |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The surgical term for side-by-side placement is
a. inversion
b. eversion
c. fulguration
d. apposition |
|
Definition
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|
Term
A device by which a channel may be established for the exit of fluids from a wound is a
a. sling
b. cast
c. drain
d. dressing |
|
Definition
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|
Term
A sawlike edge or border is a
a. serration
b. cautery
c. chuck
d. cerclage |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Another name for an eyeless needle is
a. monofilament
b. multifilament
c. swaged
d. taper |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The term for an excessive level of sodium in the blood is
a. hyperkalemia
b. hypercalcemia
c. hypernatremia
d. hypersodemia |
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Definition
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|
Term
A solution that is less concetrated than what it is being compared with is known as
a. hypotonic
b. isotonic
c. hypertonic
d. equivalent |
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Definition
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|
Term
The route of drug administration via the gastrointestinal tract is
a. parental
b. nonparental
c. rectal
d. transdermal |
|
Definition
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|
Term
An emetic is a substance that
a. induces vomiting
b. controls vomiting
c. eases constipation
d. controls diarrhea |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The term meaning to tie or strangulate is
a. lavage
b. gavage
c. ligate
d. excise |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The graded locking portion of an instrument located near the finger rings is the
a. boxlock
b. ratchet
c. chuck
d. clamp |
|
Definition
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|
Term
A needle that has a rounded tip is called a
a. swaged needle
b. cutting needle
c. stapling needle
d. taper needle |
|
Definition
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|
Term
An instrument that controls bleeding is a
a. cerclage
b. sling
c. hemostat
d. prosthesis |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Irrigation of tissue with fluid is called
a. lavage
b. gavage
c. ligate
d. excise |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The abbreviation BID stands for
a. once daily
b. twice daily
c. three times a day
d. four times daily |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The term meaning ingestin of feces is
a. stoolphagia
b. fecophagia
c. coprophagia
d. bowelophagy |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The term for more than the normal number of digits is
a. timid
b. throwback
c. polydactyly
d. mackerel |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Cats that have white paws are said to have
a. points
b. luster
c. staunch
d. gloves |
|
Definition
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|
Term
A cat with three colors of fur is called a/an
a. angora
b. calico
c. tortoiseshell
d. ticked coat |
|
Definition
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|
Term
A male animal used for breeding purposes is known as a
a. sheen
b. vigor
c. stud
d. feral |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Urinating on objects to mark territory is called
a. urination
b. voiding
c. micturition
d. spraying |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Devocalization in dogs is commonly called
a. vocalectomy
b. cordectomy
c. silencing
d. debarking |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The pouches that store an oily, foul-smelling fluid in dogs and cats are called
a. anal glands
b. anal sacs
c. anal bullae
d. anal goblets |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The large, shearing cheek tooth in dogs is commonly
a. premolar tooth
b. carnassial tooth
c. polyrooted tooth
d. deciduous tooth |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Inflammation of fat is
a. liposis
b. lipoma
c. steatitis
d. adiposis |
|
Definition
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|
Term
A person who cares for equine feet including trimming and shoeing is called a/an
a. equestrian
b. farrier
c. hobble
d. quittor |
|
Definition
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|
Term
A natural, rapid, two-beat, diagonal gait of horses is called the
a. pace
b. trot
c. canter
d. gallop |
|
Definition
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|
Term
In horses, a rapid, two-beat gait in which the front and hind feet on the same side start and stop at the same time is called
a. pace
b. trot
c. canter
d. gallop |
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Definition
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|
Term
What is the term for the large, air-filled outpouching of the eustachian tube in equine?
a. Galvayne's groove
b. guttural pouch
c. nippers
d. periople |
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Definition
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|
Term
The common term for laminitis is
a. scratches
b. stay apparatus
c. breeching
d. founder |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The term given to the broad white stripe on the face of a horse is its
a. star
b. stripe
c. race
d. blaze |
|
Definition
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|
Term
For racing or showing, a foul's birthday is considered to be
a. January 1
b. April 1
c. June 1
d. December 1 |
|
Definition
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|
Term
To house a horse is called
a. blistering
b. bolting
c. boarding
d. bedding |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The part of the bridle that is located under the horse's throat is called the
a. tack
b. throatlatch
c. chinstrap
d. halter |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The tool used for leveling the foot of an equine is the
a. pincher
b. hoof pick
c. rasp
d. nippers |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The common term for removing a retained placenta in a cow is
a. coding
b. culling
c. cleaning a cow
d. chuting a cow |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The inedible visceral organs and unusable tissues removed from the carcass of an unslaughtered animal are the
a. marbling
b. scurs
c. render
d. offal |
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Definition
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|
Term
What is the name of the passageway that takes milk from the test cistern to outside the udder?
a. milk duct
b. gland cistern
c. alveoli
d. streak canal |
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What is the term for the restraint device that secures cattle around the neck to allow accessibility for milking, feeding, and examining?
a. switch
b. stanchion
c. corium
d. lead rope |
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An individual housing pen for calves is called a
a. halter
b. stanchion
c. hutch
d. barren |
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The term for shaving off wool, hair, or fur is
a. cutting
b. scouring
c. carding
d. shearing |
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Another term for wool is
a. fur
b. curl
c. fleece
d. crimp |
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The common term for llama copulation is
a. tupping
b. cushing
c. felting
d. finishing |
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The amount of food consumed by livestock in a 24-hour period is its
a. graze
b. ration
c. roughage
d. silage |
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The appendage suspended from the head of goats is the
a. wattle
b. comb
c. crimp
d. clip |
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Mixing of ingesta in the intestine is called
a. propulsion
b. peristalsis
c. segmentation
d. separation |
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Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen is called
a. ascites
b. effusion
c. icterus
d. bloat |
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Telescoping of one part of the intestine into an adjacent part is called
a. volvulus
b. diverticulum
c. parenchyma
d. intussusception |
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The intestine is attached to the dorsal abdominal wall by the
a. peritoneum
b. emesis
c. mesentery
d. omentum |
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Eating and licking of abnormal substances is called
a. coprophagy
b. pica
c. dysphagia
d. polyphagia |
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Inflammation of the mouth is
a. stomatitis
b. orititis
c. dentitis
d. osititis |
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Straining, painful defecation is called
a. strangstolia
b. colostrangia
c. tenesmus
d. epulis |
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Tumor of the liver is a
a. hematoma
b. hemoma
c. hepatoma
d. hemotoma |
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Term
Marked wasting or excessive leanness is
a. evaluation
b. elimination
c. emesis
d. emaciation |
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Term
Forced feeding or irrigation through a tubes passed into the stomach is called
a. gavage
b. drench
c. bolus
d. cachexia |
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Term
The combining form for the first part of the large intestine is
a. ile/o
b. cec/o
c. duoden/o
d. jejun/o |
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The muscular, wavelike movement used to transport food through the digestive system is
a. mastication
b. peristalsis
c. anastomosis
d. regurgitation |
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The part of the tooth that contains a rich supply of nerves and blood vessels is the
a. enamel
b. dentin
c. pulp
d. cementum |
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Buccal means
a. pertaining to the cheek
b. pertaining to the tongue
c. pertaining to the throat
d. pertaining to the palate |
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| a. pertaining to the cheek |
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Stomat/o means
a. mouth
b. cheek
c. stomach
d. intestine |
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The term for erosion of tissue is
a. melena
b. plaque
c. shunt
d. ulcer |
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The narrow passage between the stomach and the duodenum is the
a. ileum
b. pylorus
c. peritoneum
d. mesentery |
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Term
Incontinence means
a. prolonges transit time
b. dribbling urine
c. loose stool
d. inability to control |
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Term
A drug used to prevent vomiting is known as an
a. emetic
b. atresic
c. antiemetic
d. antiemaciation |
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Term
The formation of a new opening from the large intestine to the surface of the body is known as a/an
a. enterostomy
b. colostomy
c. colectomy
d. enterotomy |
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The wall that divides the nasal cavity is called the
a. nasodivision
b. nares
c. nasal septum
d. nasal meatus |
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Term
Parts of the respiratory tract contain thin hairs called
a. flagella
b. naris
c. surfactant
d. cilia |
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Term
Inhaling a foregin substance into the upper respiratory tract is called
a. asphxiation
b. effusion
c. atelectasis
d. aspiration |
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Term
An abnormal condition of blue discoloration is called
a. bluing
b. cyanosis
c. xanthochromia
d. erythemia |
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Term
Hypoxia is
a. below-normal levels of oxygen
b. above-normal levels of oxygen
c. below-normal levels of carbon dioxide
d. below normal levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen |
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| a. below-normal levels of oxygen |
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Liquid the reduces alveolar surface tension is called
a. surfactant
b. mucus
c. rhinorrhea
d. mucorrhea |
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Term
A condition following as a consequence of disease is a/an
a. chronic condition
b. acute condition
c. sequela
d. consequensosis |
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A substance that works against, controls, or stops a cough is a/an
a. bronchoconstrictor
b. bronchodilator
c. mucolytic
d. antitussives |
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Term
Heart enlargement is
a. cardiac swelling
b. cardiac augmentation
c. cardiac dilation
d. cardiomegaly |
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Term
Blood flow through tissue is
a. ischemia
b. infarct
c. ausculation
d. perfusion |
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Term
The blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs are the
a. pulmonary veins
b. pulmonary arteries
c. vena cava
d. aorta |
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Term
The contraction phase of the heartbeat
a. septum
b. diastole
c. systole
d. tachycardia |
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Term
A disease produced by treatment is known as
a. idiopathic
b. iatrogenic
c. congenital
d. hereditary |
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Definition
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Term
The term for the external layer of the heart is the
a. myocardium
b. endocardium
c. pericardium
d. epicardium |
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Term
The myocardium receives its blood supply from the
a. aorta
b. coronary arteries
c. vena cava
d. subclavian artery |
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Definition
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Term
Which heart valve is also known as the biscupid valve?
a. aortic semilunar valve
b. pulmonary semilunar valve
c. mitral valve
d. tricuspid valve |
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Term
Which heart chamber pumps blood to the lungs?
a. left atrium
b. left ventricle
c. right atrium
d. right ventricle |
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Term
Hemostasis means
a. control of bleeding
b. formation of new blood
c. introduction of whole blood
c. present at birth |
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Term
A deficiency in blood supply is called
a. infarct
b. ischemia
c. prophylaxis
d. dilation |
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Definition
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Term
The opening in a vessel through which fluid flows is known as a
a. hilum
b. perfusion
c. murmur
d. lumen |
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Term
The eight temporary incisors and canine teeth of young swine are know as
a. piles
b. needle teeth
c. finishing teeth
d. tusks |
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Term
A swine over 100 pounds to slaughter is known as a/an
a. finisher pig
b. grower pig
c. starter pig
d. open pig |
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Term
Swine weighing 10-40 pounds are called
a. finisher pig
b. grower pig
c. starter pig
d. open pig |
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Term
What identification method is used for swine?
a. tattooing
b. branding
c. ear notchingÂ
d. tail notching |
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Term
What is the name of the restraint method using roped to place swine in lateral recumbency?
a. hog-tighing
b. hog-tying
c. slinging
d. casting |
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Definition
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Term
The overgrown canine tooth of the boar is its
a. needle tooth
b. molar
c. tusk
d. snout |
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Term
A swine operation that raises weanling pigs to market weight is what type of management system?
a. farrow-to-finish
b. farrow-to-wean
c. feeder-to-finish
d. feeder-to-farrow |
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Term
The upper lip and apex of the nose of swine is its
a. tusk
b. wallow
c. snout
d. lard |
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Term
What type of restraint method has the pig's snout secured via a loop tie that is attached to a long handle?
a. hog hurdle
b. snare
c. sling
d. crate |
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A holding pen that limits sow movement before and during parturition is known as a
a. farrowing crate
b. farrowing pen
c. finishing pen
d. starter pen |
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Definition
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Term
What is the term for the spaces in the bird respiratory tract that store air and provide buoyancy for flight?
a. nasal sacs
b. air sacs
c. apteria
d. ceres |
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Term
The posterior nares (also called the cleft in the hard palate of birds) are called the
a. choana
b. cloaca
c. calamus
d. crop |
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Term
The sternum or brestbone of birds is the
a. pygostyle
b. crop
c. spur
d. keel |
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Term
The esophageal enlargement that stores, moistens, and softens food in some birds is the
a. coprodeum
b. cloaca
c. crop
d. choana |
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Term
A young bird that has recently acquired its flight feathers is known as a
a. clutch
b. fledgling
c. brooder
d. snood |
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Term
The glandular stomach of birds is the
a. vent
b. Meckel's diverticulum
c. ventriculus
d. proventriculus |
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Term
A body or flight feather is known as a
a. down feather
b. contour feather
c. lume
d. filoplume feather |
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Term
The voice organ of birds is the
a. syrinx
b. cere
c. choana
d. setae |
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Term
The primary wing feathers are known as
a. rectrices
b. rachis
c. pteryla
d. remiges |
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Definition
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Term
The process of casting off feather before replacement feathers appear is known as
a. pluming
b. molting
c. shafting
d. feathering |
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Term
The ventral region of a turtle shell is the
a. plastron
b. carpace
c. dysecdysis
d. ecdysis |
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Term
A term for germ free is
a. barrier
b. ambient
c. axenic
d. fomite |
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Definition
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Term
Biting or chewing the fur from subordinate animals known as
a. cribbing
b. barbering
c. cannibalism
d. polytocous |
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Definition
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Term
A term meaning outside living organisms is
a. in situ
b. in vitro
c. in vivo
d. in bred |
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Term
Rabbit nocturnal feces that is looser than normal are known as
a. diarrhea
b. night stool
c. dark feces
d. melena |
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Definition
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Term
The medical term for shedding or molting is
a. dysecdysis
b. ecdysis
c. estivation
d. transgenic |
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Term
The space in the oral cavity of hamsters that allows them to carry food and bedding is the
a. oral cavity
b. cheek cavity
c. cheek pouch
d. calvarium |
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Term
The area between the anus and genitalia used to determine the sex of animals is the
a. analogous space
b. cesarean space
c. anogenital distance
d. crepuscular area |
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Term
Chinchillas clean themselves by
a. fur-slip
b. barbering
c. dusting
d. shining |
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Term
Incompletely developed parts are known as
a. homologous
b. heterozygous
c. homozygous
d. rudimentary |
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Term
The combining forms for kidney are
a. ren/o and ureter/o
b. ren/o and nephr/o
c. ren/o and cyst/o
d. ren/o and periren/o |
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Term
Inflammation of the kidney is
a. nephrosis
b. nephroptosis
c. nephritis
d. nephropathy |
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Term
Insertion of a hollow tube through the urethra and into the urinary bladder is called
a. cystocentesis
b. cystogram
c. urinary injection
d. urinary catheterization |
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Definition
| d. urinary catheterization |
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Term
The hormone produced by the kidney that stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow is
a. ADH
b. erythropoietin
c. aldosterone
d. renerythogenin |
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Term
Retrograde means
a. going backward
b. going forward
c. going sideways
d. repeating |
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Term
Examination of the components of urine is a/an
a. urinoscopy
b. cystoscopy
c. urinalysis
d. cystolysis |
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Definition
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Term
Inflammation of the urinary bladder is
a. cystitis
b. urolithiasis
c. urology
d. uritis |
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Term
UTI is the abbreviation for
a. urinary treatment for infection
b. urinary tract infection
c. urinary tract inflammation
d. urinary trigone infarct |
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| b. urinary tract infection |
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Term
Stable internal environment is
a. stricture
b. status
c. homeostasis
d. isostatic |
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Definition
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Term
Diuretics are chemical substances that
a. cause painful urination
b. cause complete cessation of urine
c. cause nighttime urination
d. increase urine production |
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Definition
| d. increase urine production |
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Term
The triangular part of the urinary bladder is the
a. calyx
b. hilus
c. medulla
d. trigone |
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Definition
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Term
The term for production of urine is
a. urinogenesis
b. uropoiesis
c. turbidity
d. renogenesis |
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Definition
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Term
Inability to control excretory functions is
a. inappropriate urination
b. urinary retention
c. incontinence
d. urethritis |
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Definition
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Term
The medical term for excessive urination is
a. pyuria
b. polyuria
c. polydipsia
d. pollakiuria |
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Definition
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Term
Oliguria means
a. scanty or little urine
b. blood in urine
c. frequent urination
d. excessive urination |
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Definition
| a. scanty or little urine |
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Term
The term for frequent urination is
a. scanty or little urine
b. dysuria
c. stranguria
d. pollakiuria |
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Definition
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Term
A surgical incision into the urinary bladder is known as
a. cystectomy
b. cystotomy
c. cystopexy
d. cystostomy |
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Definition
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Term
The presence of urea or other nitrogenous elements in the blood is called
a. uremia
b. diuresis
c. azotemia
d. proteinuria |
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Definition
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Term
Obstruction of blood flow to the kidney(s) is
a. dialysis
b. azotemia
c. prerenal infarction
d. renal infarction |
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Definition
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The term that means no urine production is
a. diuresis
b. anuria
c. nocturia
d. hematuria |
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