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WorksheetsAnimal Systems
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Worksheet time: 33mins
The basic unit of animal life
tissue
organs
cells
muscles
Cells can reproduce on their own
False
True
a group of similar coordinated cells
organ
system
muscle
tissue
different kinds of tissue working together
system
muscles
organs
tissues
organs working together, such as the circulatory or respiratory systems
muscles
tissues
cells
systems
Controls cellular activity
cell wall
ribosomes
nucleus
mitochondria
The process of cellular division
mitosis
miosis
cytokinesis
cloning
Tissues or cells removed from an animal, and examined under a microscope.
autopsy
biopsy
disection
removal
A tumor that is localized to one area and doesn't spread to another part of the body.
malignant
benign
dead
cancerous
Cancer cells often have an extra large nucleus, and very large DNA spindles
True
False
Cells packed together in sheets, that help protect the body from the sun's rays and temperature extremes
muscle tissues
nerve tissues
connective tissue
epithelial tissue
Bone, cartilage, tendons and ligaments combine to make the skeleton.
muscular tissues
epithelial tissues
connective tissues
cardiac tissues
Tissues that allow movement
muscle tissue
nerve tissue
epithelial tissue
connective tissue
Enables communication using electrical signals (impulses)
Muscle Tissue
Connective Tissue
Epithelial Tissue
Nerve Tissue
These bones are present in the legs of animals (and the legs and arms of humans) examples: femur and humerus
Long Bones
Short Bones
Flat Bones
Irregular Bones
Bone marrow is produced in the hollow shaft of flat bones
True
False
what kind of bone fracture is a clean break with two pieces
compound
simple
comminuted
open
A fracture in which there is bone puncturing the skin and has a higher risk of infection
simple
compound
comminuted
open
Shoulder blade, pelvis, breastbone and ribs
short bones
long bones
flat bones
hollow bones
Which type of blood cells help fight infection and disease in the body?
red blood cells
white blood cells
both type of blood cells
the circulatory path that has blood being pumped to the lungs
Systemic pathway
Pulmonary pathway
what is the muscular wall separating the right and left sides of the heart
atrium
ventricle
artery
septum
the low pressure part of the heart where blood returns from the body.
left ventricle
right ventricle
left atrium
right atrium
the right ventricle pumps blood to which part of the body?
head
lungs
lower body
the right atrium
carries oxygen rich blood away from the heart
veins
artery
aorta
trachea
brings carbon dioxide rich blood back to the heart
vein
ventricle
artery
atrium
Blood will always flow in the right direction due to ____________ in the heart
gates
valves
septum
pumps
Heart murmurs are usually caused by weakened _____________ in the animals circulatory system.
veins
arteries
valves
lungs
A displaced abomasum can be cured by rolling the cow over on her back.
True
False
Displaced abomasum are very popular in which kind of animal?
Dairy Goats
Dogs
Beef Catle
Dairy Cattle
Displaced abomasum can occur in humans as well as animals.
True
False
Where are white blood cells produced?
Bone Marrow
Spleen
Lymphnodes
Thyroid
Which of these types of vaccines typically requires two shots?
Modified Live Vaccine
Killed Vaccine
Which best describes antigens in general?
They are small molecules such as glucose.
They are very large proteins or large carbohydrates.
What is the name for a foreign body capable of stimulating an immune response?
Antigen
Antibody
Which best describes antigens in general?
They naturally occur in the body
They are foreign to the body
What word is used to describe an animal with a single stomach?
Ruminant
Monogastric
What is another name for the large intestine?
Cecum
Gall Bladder
Liver
Colon
Which of these is shorter?
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Which one or more of the following is/are a ruminant?
Dog
Chicken
Cow
Horse
Ruminants frequently regurgitate. TRUE or FALSE?
True
False
Which would show better on a radiograph?
Rock
Underwear
What is the recommended treatment if loops of a horse's intestines have become twisted?
Laxative
Mineral Oil
Excercise
Surgery
Which of these parts of the reproductive system is the external opening to the urogenital tract in the female?
Cervix
Ovaries
Uterus
Vulva
Which of these is a firm structure protecting the opening of the uterus?
Uterus
Vulva
Uretha
Cervix
Which of these takes on the shape of a Y and can dramatically expand to support a developing fetus?
Cervix
Ovaries
Uterus
Infundibulem
Which of these structures produces eggs?
Cervix
Uterus
Ovaries
Uterine Ducts
How many sperm cells can a male animal produce?
The number is established during embryo development
The number is unlimited
How many eggs can a female animal produce?
The number is established during embryo development
The number is unlimited
Which hormone helps sustain a pregnancy?
Estrogen
Prostaglandin
Progestrone
Which of these parts of the respiratory system is the common opening in the back of the month that is used for both air exchange and swallowing?
Trachea
Larynx
Sphincter
Pharynx
Which of these is the firm windpipe which can be felt in the neck?
Esophogus
Trachea
Pharynx
Glottis
What is the major role of the respiratory system?
To transport blood to and from tissues
To transport gases to and from tissues
To eliminate the byproducts of metabolism from the body
To transport nutrients to all parts of the body
Which of the processes takes air into the lungs?
Inspiration
Expiration
How does the respiration rate change in response to an animal's activity?
Respiration increases with animal activity
Respiration decreases with animal activity
Respiration rate is not effected by animal activity
Valves located in the heart allow blood to flow in two directions. TRUE or FALSE?
true
false
Where does the transfer of nutrients and gases occur?
Arteries
Veins
Capilaries
Venules
A cure for heart failure exists. TRUE or FALSE?
True
False
Which of these terms refers to the head?
Caudal
Cranial
Which components give bone a small amount of elasticity?
Minerals
Organic Fibers
What is the name of a picture showing bones?
X-Ray
Radiograph
Which type of bone break is most susceptible to infection?
Simple
Compund
Comminuted
What is the name for a fracture where there are several fragments of bone?
Simple
Compound
Comminuted
Which kind of tissue is skin?
Connective Tissue
Muscular Tissues
Nervous Tissues
Epithelial Tissue
What kind of tissue are bone, cartilage and tendons?
Epithelial Tissue
Muscular Tissue
Connective Tissue
Nervous Tissue
Which tissues allow mammals to move?
Connective Tissue
Epithelial Tissue
Nervous Tissue
Muscular Tissue
