WorksheetsSmall Animals: 2014 MN FFA Written Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
What connects one bone to another bone?
tendons
cartilage
ligaments
cardiac muscle
Which type of muscle is found in the heart?
smooth
cardiac
skeletal
digestive
What is another name for the collar bone?
sternum
clavicle
scapula
fibula
What is the name of the receptors located in a cat's mouth, which is used to pick up odors from the air?
Jacobson's Organ
tonsils
phlanges
Williamson's Organ
What is another name for the wishbone in birds?
furcula
sternum
ulna
radius
In which part of the bird's reproductive tract is the egg shell formed?
infundibulum
isthmus
uterus
ovary
The rabbit has an enlarged ________, which contains large amounts of bacteria to aid in the digestion of roughages
gall bladder
liver
stomach
cecum
The __________________ is the largest part of a bird’s digestive tract and its primary purpose it to grind and
crush food.
stomach
gizzard
proventriculus
cecum
What is the name of the paired fins that are located on the sides of the fish, just behind the head?
pectoral
caudal
pelvic
dorsal
The name of the area between the main body of a fish and the tail fin.
peduncle
trunk
pedicle
filament
A fish heart contains how many chambers?
2
3
4
5
Which nutrient is amino acid associated with?
carbohydrates
protein
fats
minerals
Which mineral is categorized as a Macromineral?
iodine
zinc
selenium
sulfur
Fats contain _______ times as much energy as an equivalent amount of carbohydrates.
1
2.25
3
4.5
Vitamin __________ is made by an animal’s body after exposure to the sun.
a
b
c
d
This nutrient is important to help build and repair body tissues and organs.
carbohydrates
protein
lipids
vitamins
This mineral is important in hemoglobin production.
calcium
phosphorus
potassium
iron
Anemia is a condition associated with _________________ deficiency.
chlorine
phosphorus
iron
potassium
Which nutrient is important for temperature regulation?
protein
lipids
carbohydrates
water
What is the percentage of dry matter in a dog food that is 9.0% (min) crude protein, 8.0% (min) crude fat,
2.5 % (max) crude fiber, and 80% (max) moisture?
16.5%
20%
82%
8%
Another name for chewing is
prehension
mastication
peristalsis
assimilation
What is another name for kennel cough?
bordetellosis
leptospirosis
coronavirus
parvovirus
Which of the following is caused by a fungus?
whipworm
roundworm
ringworm
heartworm
This insect bites the host animal and a small amount of its saliva enters the skin and causes an allergic reaction that causes severe itching.
lice
mites
fleas
ticks
This disease attacks the liver, kidneys and gastrointestinal tract, causing a lot of pain and discomfort.
rabies
leptospirosis
canine distemper
bordetellosis
This parasite looks like spaghetti in the feces.
roundworm
tapeworm
whipworm
hookworm
This cat disease produces an enzyme that allows it to insert copies of their own genetic material into that
of the cells they have infected.
feline leukemia
toxoplasmosis
rabies
coronavirus
Leptospirosis is caused by a
virus
bacteria
parasite
fungus
This fish parasite has an adhesive organ around their mouth and will burrow under the scales and attach
to the muscle tissue of the fish.
white spot
hole-in-the-head
anchor worm
lice
Which of the following is an example of an airborne disease?
parvovirus
distemper
bordatella
hepatitis
What is an antigen?
an antibiotic
a foreign molecule capable of stimulating an immune response
large molecules within the intestinal tract
the body's defense against foreign material
On average, what is the gestation period of a cat?
21 days
45 days
52 days
65 days
Which hormone is responsible for maintaining pregnancy?
estrogen
progesterone
luteinizing hormone
oxytocin
What is the term used for when a cat gives birth?
queening
whelping
kittening
spaying
Regarding dogs, how many hours, on average, after estrus begins, does ovulation occur?
2 hours
12 hours
24 hours
48 hours
The term parturition means ________________________.
the birthing process
the length of pregnancy
the change in the length of daylight hours
the production of milk
The genetic makeup of a cell, typically referencing a specific characteristic is known as ____________________________.
phenotype
genotype
mitosis
geneticosis
The Labradoodle is a result of ____________________________.
crossbreeding
line breeding
inbreeding
out crossing
After ovulation, the follicle collapses and leaves a depression in the surface of the ovary. What forms where this follicle has collapsed?
corpus luteum
bulbourethral
vas deferens
seminiferous follicle
Which stage of mitosis happens first?
Anaphase
telophase
interphase
metaphase
What percent of kittens will be orange in color if you cross a tomcat that is BB with a queen that is Bb? (B=black and b=orange)
0%
25%
50%
100%
According to the AKC, the Boston Terrier belongs to which dog group?
working
terrier
sporting
non-sporting
The Hound group is divided into two types. They are ____________________ and ______________________.
scent and sight
scent and sound
sound and sight
long legged and short legged
Which of these rabbit breeds is the smallest?
mini lop
satin
netherland dwarf
californian
The Russian Blue cat has ______________ colored eyes.
blue
green
brown
hazel
When clipping the nails of an animal, it is important to avoid cutting the ____________.
nail
cuticle
quick
short
An aquarium tank 30 inches long by 12 inches wide can hold how many inches of fish? (1 inch of fish per 10 square inches of area)
10 inches of fish
25 inches of fish
36 inches of fish
360 inches of fish
A doe must be provided a minimum of_____________ hours of daylight for proper breeding.
8
12
16
20
Which is not the correct way to pick up a rabbit?
by putting one hand under the belly
placing a hand behind the rabbit to secure the hind legs
lifting the rabbit by the ears
cradling the animal securely
When breeding rabbits _________________________________.
the doe should be placed into the buck's cage
the buck should be placed in the doe's cage
it doesn't make a different which cage the rabbits are in
none of these options
