VCA: LO2.4 Medical conditions

What is a hereditary disorder?

• A disorder that is present from birth

• A disorder that is passed from sibling to sibling

• A disorder that is passed from parents to their offspring

• A disorder that is present in the parents only

What does entropion refer to?

• An inward turning of the eyelid

• An outward turning of the eyelid

• A double row of eyelashes

• A prolapse of the third eyelid

What does ectropion refer to?

• An inward turning of the eyelid

• An outward turning of the eyelid

• A double row of eyelashes

• A prolapse of the third eyelid

The harderian gland is located where?

• In the roof of the mouth

• At the back of the throat

• In the upper eyelid

• In the third eyelid

On average, at what age would a dog be radiographed for hip dysplasia?

• 6 months

• 12 months

• 18 months

• 24 months

What does dysplasia mean?

• Abnormal growth

• Abnormal gait

• Difficulty walking

• Difficulty breathing

Ununited anconeal process is also termed what?

• Hip dysplasia

• Elbow dysplasia

• Patella dysplasia

• Carpal dysplasia

A double row of eyelashes is termed:

• Entropion

• Ectropion

• Distichiasis

• Cherry eye