2017 Veterinary Science CDE Written Exam

What is removed when "cleaning a cow"?

• Retained placenta from uterus

• Nail from hoof wall

• Crabapple from esophagus

• Feces from rectum

Which of the following is not a role of sodium?

• Nerve transmission

• Fluid regulation

• Acid-base balance

• Hemoglobin formation

Which heart chamber has the thickest wall?

• Right atrium

• Left atrium

• Right ventricle

• Left ventricle

Which term describes a hypersensitivity reaction involving pruritis with secondary dermatitis?

• Abrasion

• Abscess

• Alopecia

• Atopy

What part of the eye contains rods and cones?

• Retina

• Sclera

• Iris

• Pupil

A producer calls you because his cow is in labor and he can see "the bag of waters." What is he seeing?

• Umbilical cord

• Chorion

• Amniotic sac

• Caruncles

Copper toxicity most affects what organ?

• Kidney

• Liver

• Intestines

• Uterus

Which is not a characteristic of a reptile's heart?

• Three chambers

• No atria

• Associated with a low metabolic rate, so reptiles depend on their environment for warmth

• Two ventricles

Which clinical sign is associated with diabetes mellitus?

• Drinking less frequently

• Urinating more frequently

• Gaining weight

• Increased stool

The horse is a monogastric animal that can still digest grass. What organ makes this possible?

• Stomach

• Salivary gland

• Small intestine

• Cecum