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VTA 125
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 1
03/03/2011

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To view a cat’s backbone in a cranial caudal direction, you should look where?
Definition
Should look from the head along the backbone to the tail.
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The vet asks to shave a spot on the left lateral aspect of the chest, which area would you shave?
Definition
Left side behind the left front leg
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The doctor wants you to shoot a dorsal-ventral x-ray of a ferret? How would you position the animal?
Definition
In sternal recumbancy
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Where would you expect to find a very high number of epithelial tissue cells?
Definition
The skin
Term
Homeostasis would be best described as
Definition
rgan systems working together to maintain equilibrium in the body
Term
Exo, as in exoskeleton, refers to skeleton that is
Definition
On the outside of the organisms
Term
What signs would a middle aged cat suffering from hyperthyroidism show?
Definition
Weight loss and decreased appetite
Term
What is the name of the gland whose endocrinal functions include the secretion of glucagon and insulin?
Definition
Pancreas
Term
Which hormone induces uterine contractions?
Definition
Oxytocin
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Parathyroid hormone regulates this chemical in the blood
Definition
Calcium
Term
What is cardiomyopathy?
Definition
Disease of the heart muscle
Term
A good vessel to draw blood from the neck would be
Definition
The jugular
Term
The lymph nodes
Definition
Filter out bacteria and other toxins
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The pace maker of the heart is also called
Definition
The Sino atrial node
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Freshly oxygenated blood returning to heart from lungs via pulmonary veins re-enters heart via
Definition
Left atrium
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Blood returns to the heart from the lungs through the
Definition
Pulmonary veins
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Which of the following cells normally have the least number circulating in the blood stream?
Definition
Basophil
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What is the critical term for inflammation of lymphatic vessels?
Definition
Lymphangitis
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What is a critical term for a deficiency in all white blood cells?
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Leukopenia
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For nutrients, a carnivore must rely on
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Meat, fish, and poultry
Term
A cat is brought in for exam because owner says it will not eat, upon exam, teeth are covered in calculus and some have root exposed. This is what?
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Periodontal disease
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Peristalsis
Definition
Muscle contractions
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Large intestines
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The chief function of large intestine is the absorption of water and electrolytes
Term
What is the cloaca?
Definition
“Everything hole” Part of digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
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What is the divisional sac between large and small intestines that plays an important role in non ruminant herbivores?
Definition
Cecum
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What is the name of the sphincter of the most distal end of the mono gastric system?
Definition
Pylorix
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What domestic animal derives its nutrients from carbohydrates?
Definition
Herbivores
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What is the largest region in rumen compound stomach?
Definition
Rumen
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How many adult teeth does adult canine have?
Definition
42
Term
In which layer of the skin would you expect to find sebaceous glands?
Definition
Dermis
Term
Intradermal injections would be given in which layer of skin?
Definition
Dermis
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The portion of hair that is visible above skin
Definition
Shaft
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Feline claws are best described as
Definition
Keratinized epithelial tissue
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Carpals and tarsals are root words referring to
Definition
Bones of wrists and ankles MAKE SURE RIGHT ORDER
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Interphalangeal would pertain to
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Between the phalanges or digits
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Arthro is a root referring to
Definition
Joint
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Suture joints of flat bone are found in
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Skull
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The stifle joint would be an example of which joint
Definition
Sinovial join
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What bones articulate to form the stifle joint (knee)?
Definition
Femur and tibia ONLY
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The center shaft of a long bone is geographically termed the
Definition
The Diaphysis
Term
The ribs attach to the set of sternum by the following tissue
Definition
Cartilage
Term
Spasmodic muscular contractions that produce heat to maintain body temperature in mammals are
Definition
Shivering
Term
What is the clinical term for the muscle that can constrict or dilate?
Definition
Sphincter
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Which of the following is the correct order of the vertebra from cranial to caudal?
Definition
Cervial, Thoracic, Lumbar, and Sacrum
Term
Osteoblasts are best described as
Definition
Bone producing cells
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What part of the sternum is the same level as tracheal bifurcation and provides as a landmark for endotracheal tube intubation?
Definition
Manubrium
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What is the clinical name for the large hole passing through the occipital bone of the skull?
Definition
Magnum foramen
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Which bones form the antebrachium?
Definition
Radius and ulna
Term
The main function of the respiratory system is
Definition
Gas exchange
Term
Which of the following is NOT part of upper resp. tract?
Definition
LUNGS
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What is oxygen content of blood in the pulmonary artery?
Definition
Low because it just came back from the heart
Term
The microscopic sacs in lungs where gas exchange takes place are
Definition
Alveoli
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External respiration involves gas exchange in the
Definition
Lungs
Term
What is nephritis?
Definition
Inflammation of kidney
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What is cystocentesis?
Definition
Removing fluid from bladder with puncture
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What is hematuria?
Definition
Blood in urine
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What is difference between ureters and urethra?
Definition
Ureter- kidney to bladder, urethra- bladder to outside
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Micturition
Definition
urination
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Dystocia
Definition
Difficult birth
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Prepuce
Definition
skin around penis
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What is the name of the sac that surrounds the fetus in the womb?
Definition
Amniotic sac
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Colostrum provides the following immunity?
Definition
Passive
Term
What is normal avg. gestation period for horse?
Definition
11 to 11 ½ months
Term
Which of the following species is an induced ovulator?
Definition
Feline
Term
Canine species, what is the clinical term for proximal part of penis that enlarges to keep animals locked during mating?
Definition
Bulbous glandis
Term
Which two species have nearly identical gestation periods?
Definition
Canine and feline
Term
What will DR examine with opthalmoscope?
Definition
Eyes
Term
Increased pressure in eye due to fluid that damages eyeball?
Definition
Glaucoma
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In relation to vertebra, intervertebral discs are located
Definition
In between vertebrae
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Which of following is not considered part of five senses?
Definition
Proprioception
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What is clinical term for tear glands?
Definition
Lacrimal gland
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What is clinical term for tear glands?
Definition
Lacrimal gland
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Which of cranial nerves passes into thoracic cavity, abdomen, etc.
Definition
Vegas
Term
What is clinical term for a severing of a blood vessel of pina of ear and resulting in hemorrhage?
Definition
Aural hematoma
Term
What is the name of the largest peripheral nerve in the body?
Definition
Sciatic
Term
What is intracellular?
Definition
Inside cells
Term
Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue?
Definition
Muscle
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What is the Capillary Refill time?
Definition
Checking the time it takes for mucous membranes to return to color
Term
What is peritoneum?
Definition
Inside abdominal cavity
Term
Which pituitary gland hormone regulates water retention?
Definition
Anti-diuretic
Term
Progesterone
Definition
Helps maintain pregnancy
Term
What are the hormonal secretions of adrenal glands?
Definition
Adrenaline and cortisol
Term
What is hemo?
Definition
Blood
Term
A leukocyte is what type of blood cell?
Definition
White blood cell
Term
What is the thin sac around the heart?
Definition
Pericardium
Term
Blood leaving the right vent of heart and passing through pulmonary valve to pulmonary artery is flowing:
Definition
To the lungs from the heart
Term
What is colitis?
Definition
Inflammation of the colon
Term
Differences between ruminant and non ruminant stomach is?
Definition
Ruminant has an enlarged microbial fermentation vat
Term
What type of food would you find in a rumen?
Definition
Plant material; grasses and hays
Term
Which organ detoxifies body system, breaks down fat and produces vile?
Definition
Liver
Term
What is the name of the growth plate on the horses foot?
Definition
Coronary band
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What is the name of the large hardened structure on outside structure of horses foot?
Definition
Wall
Term
The suffix oma refers to?
Definition
Tumor
Term
What is the purpose of the erector pili muscles?
Definition
To lift hairs
Term
Polled breeds of livestock are those that are
Definition
Hornless
Term
Which of following is not a function of bone?
Definition
Nerve production
Term
Clinically, the hip joint is also called
Definition
Coxo femoral
Term
The articular surface of long bones is covered by:
Definition
Cartilage
Term
What is the clinical name of the shoulder joint?
Definition
Scapulo humeral
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Most distal part of sternum is
Definition
Xiphoid process
Term
Intercostals
Definition
are involved in inspiration
Term
What is a pyothorax?
Definition
Pus filled thorax – chest
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What is a hemothorax?
Definition
Blood filled chest
Term
Kennel cough
Definition
affects tracheal and bronchial passages
Term
Kennel cough is caused by which bacteria
Definition
Bordetella
Term
What does apnea mean?
Definition
Without breathing
Term
What is polyuria?
Definition
Excessive urination
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Urolithisis is:
Definition
Stones
Term
What are the vessels that deliver blood from aorta
Definition
Renal arteries
Term
Which of the following is an example of a multi-paris (can have more than one baby) animal?
Definition
Cats
Term
Which of the following has the longest gestation period?
Definition
Equine
Term
The best definition of an ectopic pregnancy is:
Definition
Offspring is outside uterus
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Canine species has a well developed part of brain for sense of smell:
Definition
Called olfactory bulb
Term
Bitch
Definition
63-65 days
Term
Queen
Definition
63-65 days
Term
Cow
Definition
265-280 days
Term
Mare
Definition
340 days
Term
Doe rabbit
Definition
29-35 days
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Sow
Definition
3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days or 114 days
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