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4H Cat Bowl Study Questions
Book 2 & 3
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12th Grade
08/05/2012

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A substance that can be converted by the body to be used for nourishment is what?
Definition
Digestible
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Inflammation of the gums is known as?
Definition
Gingivitis
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Redness, swelling, heat, and/or tenderness of a part of the body is what?
Definition
Inflammation
Term
Taking into the body, such as food or liquid is know as?
Definition
Ingesting
Term
An animal or plant that lives and feeds in or on another animal or plant is called what?
Definition
Parasite
Term
Having more than the normal number of toes is known as?
Definition
Polydactyl
Term
The return of partially digested food from the stomach to the mouth is known as?
Definition
Regurgitation
Term
If your cat has a sudden attack characterized by fits of convulsions having what?
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Seizure
Term
A sign or indication of a disease or disorder is known as a?
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Symptom
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A disease-producing micro-organism that causes many of the most serious cat diseases and cannot be treated with antibiotics is known as a?
Definition
Virus
Term
A distinguishing feature or quality is known as a?
Definition
Characteristic
Term
A drug that has a calming effect is known as a?
Definition
Tranquilizer
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A microscopic organism that can cause disease is known as a?
Definition
Bacteria
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A substance made up of amino acids required for all life processes in animals is known as a?
Definition
Protein
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A substance produced by white blood cells that helps fight illness-causing agents such as bacteria is known as a?
Definition
Antibody
Term
Able to be passed from one animal to another is known as a?
Definition
Contagious
Term
Extremely overweight is known as?
Definition
Obese
Term
Inflammation of the flesh caused by exposure to extreme cold is known as?
Definition
Frostbite
Term
Loss of water or moisture in the body is known as?
Definition
Dehydration
Term
Overrun by a large number of something troublesome (like fleas) is known as?
Definition
Infestation
Term
The period of time between infection and showing signs of disease is known as?
Definition
Incubation
Term
The stock from which an animal has descended; forefather is known as?
Definition
Ancestor
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Walking on tip-toe is known as?
Definition
Digitigrade
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What is it called with the mating between two different breeds?
Definition
Hybrid
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A condition of the body in which there is incorrect function due to heredity, infection, diet, or environment; illness; sickness is known as?
Definition
Disease
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The body form of a cat, including size and shape, characteristic of its breed; type is known as?
Definition
Conformation
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The implanting of a disease in an animal by the introduction of germs or virus, as through a puncture, in order to produce a mild form of the disease and thereby securing immunity is known as?
Definition
Vaccination:
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What is the primary material of protein?
Definition
Amino acid
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What is Cardiovascular
Definition
Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels.
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What is Abort
Definition
Expelling kittens from the uterus before they are able to live is also known as
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What is Anatomy
Definition
The structure of the body or any of its parts.
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What is Anesthetic
Definition
A drug that stops pain.
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What is Artificial respiration
Definition
Forcing air into and out of the lungs of an animal that is not breathing.
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What is Breed
Definition
A group of cats with similar, defined characteristics and related ancestry.
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What is Carnivorous
Definition
Meat-eating.
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What is Circulatory
Definition
Organs and tissues involved in circulating blood through an animal.
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What is Conjunctivitis
Definition
Inflammation of the membrane lining the inner eyelid and eyeball.
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What is Convulsion
Definition
Twisting of the body caused by violent muscular contraction.
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Whate is Domesticate
Definition
To tame; to change from wild to household or family use.
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What is Isolate
Definition
Keep separate from other animals.
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What is Lactating
Definition
Producing milk.
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What is Malnutrition
Definition
Food materials not properly balanced or not enough to be taken in and utilized effectively; malnourishment.
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What is Miliary dermatitis
Definition
Small, red, crusty skin wounds.
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What is Pedigree
Definition
The line of ancestors of a purebred animal or the document recording this.
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What is Pigmentation
Definition
Coloration of the skin.
Term
When talking about respiratory, what are you referring to?
Definition
Pertaining to breathing.
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What is Self-mutilation
Definition
To injure or disfigure oneself.
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What are Toxins
Definition
Poisonous substances.
Term
A complex protein that functions to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide, what is it?
Definition
Hemoglobin
Term
A hormone made in the ovaries by follicles; hormone responsible for female’s breeding behaviors is known as?
Definition
Estrogen
Term
A sac that serves as a receptacle and storage place for urine is known as?.
Definition
Urinary bladder
Term
A sac that serves as a receptacle for liquids is known as?.
Definition
Bladder
Term
A sac that stores bile is known as the?.
Definition
Gall bladder
Term
A small cavity from which a hair develops is known as ?.
Definition
Hair follicle
Term
Air-filled pocket within the skull is known as the?.
Definition
Sinus
Term
Blood cells responsible for defend are known as?
Definition
White blood cells
Term
Blood vessels that return blood to the heart are called?
Definition
Veins
Term
Blood vessels that take blood away from the heart are called?
Definition
Arteries
Term
Breastbone is also known as?
Definition
Sternum
Term
Filtering organ of the urinary system is what?
Definition
Kidney
Term
First section of the small intestine where much digestion takes place is called?
Definition
Duodenum
Term
If a Cat shows all of the physical and mental signs of pregnancy without actually being pregnant its called?
Definition
False pregnancy
Term
It’s the Doorway to digestive system.
Definition
Mouth
Term
Knee cap is also called the?
Definition
Patella
Term
Last part of the digestive system.
Definition
Large intestine
Term
Lifeline from the mother to the kitten; means by which the kitten feeds while in uterus.
Definition
Placenta
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Located behind jaw; moistens food to aid in swallowing and digesting.
Definition
Salivary gland
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Membrane in the ear that turns sounds into sound waves.
Definition
Eardrum
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Muscular valve at the bottom of the stomach; entrance to the small intestine.
Definition
Pylorus
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Obstetrical or birthing problems.
Definition
Dystocia
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Oily substance secreted from skin glands that coats cat’s hairs.
Definition
Sebum
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Outer layer of skin.
Definition
Epidermis
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Part of the tooth located below the gum line; holds tooth in place.
Definition
Root
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Period during which female can mate and get pregnant; a time when she shows a strong interest in mating with male cats.
Definition
Heat
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Receives and transmits images to the brain.
Definition
Retina
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Regrow.
Definition
Regenerate
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Relays sound messages to the brain.
Definition
Auditory nerve
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Snail-shaped canal that contains the auditory nerve.
Definition
Cochlea
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Specialized reflective layer beneath the retina; makes cats’ eyes shine in the dark.
Definition
Tapetum lucidum
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Specialized striated muscle found only in the heart.
Definition
Cardiac muscle
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Spinal column bone (plural vertebrae).
Definition
Vertebra
Term
Tail vertebrae.
Definition
Caudal
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The blood cells that carry hemoglobin.
Definition
Red blood cells
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The fluid portion of blood.
Definition
Plasma
Term
The Hole in the center of the eye through which light rays pass is called what?
Definition
Pupil
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The main artery from the heart to the rest of the body; carries oxygenated blood.
Definition
Aorta
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The muscle of organs; it is not controlled voluntarily and it does not have microscopic stripes.
Definition
Smooth muscle
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The time from mating to the birth of the kittens.
Definition
Gestation
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The unborn kitten developing in the uterus.
Definition
Fetus
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The union of two or more bones.
Definition
Joint
Term
This Carries images to the brain.
Definition
Optic nerve
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This Carries odor impulses to the brain.
Definition
Olfactory nerve
Term
This Flap that covers trachea while swallowing to prevent food from entering it.
Definition
Epiglottis
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This Fluid in the body that carries nourishment and oxygen to body cells and waste products away from them.
Definition
Blood
Term
To enrich with oxygen.
Definition
Oxygenate
Term
Transparent covering of the eye.
Definition
Cornea
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Tube into which food passes from the stomach; process of digestion is completed; nutrients are absorbed into the blood stream.
Definition
Small intestine
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Tube shared by digestive and respiratory systems; located from back of mouth to trachea and esophagus.
Definition
Pharynx
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Tube that connects the throat or pharynx with the lungs.
Definition
Trachea
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Tube that connects the urinary bladder to the exterior of the body.
Definition
Urethra
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Tubes that connect kidneys and bladder.
Definition
Ureters
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Upper jaw is also known as?
Definition
Maxilla
Term
Vertebrae at the pelvis that are fused togetheris also called?
Definition
Sacral
Term
Vertebrae of the chest is also called?
Definition
Thoracic
Term
Vertebrae of the lower back is also called?
Definition
Lumbar
Term
Vertebrae of the neck is also called?
Definition
Cervical
Term
Visible part of the tooth.
Definition
Crown
Term
An organ that stores red blood cells, destroys old red blood cells and produces some white blood cells.
Definition
Spleen:
Term
Colored part of the eye, around the pupil, that regulates pupil size.
Definition
Iris:
Term
Hard, protective, outer covering of the tooth.
Definition
Enamel:
Term
Largest organ in the body; makes bile and urea, helps regulate sugar utilization.
Definition
Liver:
Term
Name the 3 small bones in the middle ear that transmit sound to the cochlea
Definition
Hammer, Stirrup, Anvil
Term
Strong, elastic tube connecting mouth and stomach.
Definition
Esophagus:
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The muscle of voluntary movement; microscopically, it has stripes.
Definition
Striated muscle:
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Third eyelid; strong, protective membrane.
Definition
Nictitating membrane:
Term
This Carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.
Definition
Pulmonary vein
Term
This Carries oxygen-depleted blood from the heart to the lungs.
Definition
Pulmonary artery
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This Fluid made by the liver and stored in the gall bladder; secreted into the duodenum where it breaks down the fat.
Definition
Bile
Term
White, shiny tissue around the cornea.
Definition
Sclera:
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Impermeable
Definition
Allows nothing to pass through.
Term
What is a Tendon
Definition
Connective tissue attached to bone on one end and muscle on the other.
Term
What is a Ligament
Definition
Connective tissue attached to bones at both ends.
Term
What is a Eustachian tube
Definition
Connects ear and throat; equalizes pressure.
Term
What is a Lens
Definition
Crystal-like fibrous tissue behind the pupil that bends light rays to focus on the retina.
Term
What is Eclampsia
Definition
Depletion of blood calcium; a serious condition that can occur during the nursing period.
Term
What is a Pathogenic
Definition
Disease causing.
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What is a Pregnancy
Definition
Having a fetus or fetuses developing in the uterus.
Term
What is a Dermis
Definition
Inner layer of skin.
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What are Lymph nodes
Definition
Islands of tissue in the lymphatic system that filter the lymphatic fluid and produce some white blood cells.
Term
what is Thermoregulation
Definition
Keeping the body at a correct operating temperature.
Term
What is Bronchi
Definition
Larger tubes leading from the trachea and branching within the lungs.
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What is a Mandible
Definition
Lower jaw.
Term
What is the Pancreas job
Definition
Manufactures insulin that functions in sugar utilization; also manufactures many enzymes that aid in the breakdown of nutrients.
Term
What vaccinations are required in 4-H?-page 24
Definition
Rabies, Feline Panoleukopenia (FPV or feline infectionous enteritis or distemper), Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (feline herpes), calicivirus (FCV), chlamydiosis (pneumonitis)
Term
What are the specific names of the diseases that a 4 way vaccination covers?-Page 24
Definition
feline rhinotracheitis (feline herpes),calicivirus (FCV), chlamydiosis (pneumonitis), panleukopenia (FPV or feline infectionous enteritis)
Term
Name 4 symptoms of panleukopenia?-page 24
Definition
fever,loss of appetite, diarrhea,depression,dehydration
Term
Feline infectious enteritis is also?-page 24
Definition
Feline Panoleukopenia (FPV or feline infectionous enteritis or distemper)
Term
T or F - all upper respiratory diseases are highly contagious?-page 24
Definition
1
Term
respiratory viruses can live outside the cats body for how long?-page 24
Definition
24 hours to 3 days
Term
which virus do all warm blooded animals are susceptible?--page 25
Definition
rabies
Term
incubation for rabies is how long?-page 25
Definition
2 to 8 weeks
Term
Name 3 Stage 1 rabies symptoms?-page 25
Definition
uneasy,anxious,irritability,sensitivity to noise & light-may stop eating, drinking & frequent urination
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Name 3 Stage 2 rabies symptoms?-page 25
Definition
excited,aggressive,difficulty swallowing,biting,scratching, sesitive to loud noises or sudden movement
Term
What happens to the animal in Stage 3 of rabies ?-page 25
Definition
body progressively paralyzed till death from head to neck then rest of body
Term
FIV virus stands for?-page 26
Definition
Feline Immuno deficiency Virus
Term
Symptoms of Feline Immuno deficiency Virus?-page 26
Definition
Depression,conjunctivitis,diarrhea,respiratory problems
Term
What is acronym FUS stand for?
Definition
Feline Urologic Syndrome
Term
FUS refers to inflammation of the?-page 26
Definition
Urinary bladder
Term
FUS is frequently found in ?-page 26
Definition
Male/neutered cats
Term
FUS is caused by what? - page 26
Definition
infection or high concentration of minerals causing stones
Term
What is an organism that lives in or on another animal?-page 27
Definition
parasite
Term
Name 3 internal parasites are?-page 27
Definition
tapeworm/roundworm/hookworms/whip-heart & lung worms
Term
What parasites are most common in cats?-page 27
Definition
roundworms or tape worms
Term
Intermediate hosts that is necessary to complete a tapeworms life?-page 27
Definition
fleas or rodents
Term
Hookworms are generally found in what part of the US?-page 28
Definition
Southern states
Term
Heartworms are transmitted by?-page 28
Definition
Mosquitoes
Term
A disease caused by coccidian protozoa is?-page 28
Definition
coccidiosis
Term
Examples of external parasites are?-page 29
Definition
fleas, lice, ticks, mites
Term
Cats most common parasite is?-page 29
Definition
Flea
Term
Fleas feed off?-page 29
Definition
the blood of animals
Term
What parasite causes miliary dermatitis or skin allergies?-page 29
Definition
fleas
Term
What are the stages of a flea life cycle?-page 29
Definition
egg, larva (3 molts), pupa/cacoon
Term
Another name for louse is?-page 30
Definition
lice
Term
Where do cats get ticks?-page 30
Definition
outdoors
Term
Common areas to find ticks on a cat are?-page 30
Definition
ears,neck, between the toes
Term
Best way to control external parasites are?-page 30
Definition
1 a month topical products
Term

There are 2 kinds of 4H youth meetings, what are they - page 5 intro to 4H

 

Definition

Club Meetings

Project Meetings

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