Horse Hoof & Teeth Anatomy Test

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The ________________ are responsible for cutting forages.

• Incisors

• Canine

• Wolf teeth

• Premolars

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The ________________ are sharp pointy teeth often removed because they cause irritation.

• Wolf teeth

• Canine

• Incisors

• Premolars

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________________ teeth are primarily seen in male horses.

• Canine.

• Incisors.

• Wolf teeth.

• Premolars.

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________________ are found in the back of the horse's mouth and are used to grind food.

• Premolars

• Canine

• Incisors

• Wolf teeth

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________________ are deep indentations in the center of the grinding surface of the permanent incisors.

• Cups

• Canine

• Incisors

• Wolf teeth

How many permanent teeth do stallions usually have?

• 36

• 40

• 44

• 48

What is the procedure called that files down the sharp points on horse teeth?

• Trimming

• Filing

• Floating

• Grinding

What color are incisors when they first erupt?

• White

• Gray

• Yellowish

• Brown

Which part of the hoof is the inner layer, softer and fibrous in structure?

• Hoof Wall

• Toe

• White Line

• Heel Bulbs

What color are the incisors in a horse's teeth?

• White

• Brown

• Yellowish

• Black