Physiologically, pain is divided into two classifications: _________ and _________.

Which of the following is NOT considered a companion animal?

Which of the following is considered a food animal?

Which of the following is NOT considered a food animal?

Temperature, humidity and sunlight are three examples of _________ that affect the agent and the host in veterinary practice.

In veterinary practice, the __________ is the individual or population at risk of acquiring a disease

There are three levels of sanitation that can be achieved with equipment and facilities. Which of the following is NOT one of the levels of sanitation?

In terms of sanitation, the term __________ refers to the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects.

In terms of sanitation, the term __________ refers to the removal or destruction of all living microorganisms.

Disinfection methods can normally be grouped into one of three major categories. Which of the following is NOT one of those categories?

Disinfection methods involving sunlight and high temperature are considered __ methods

Disinfection methods involving solutions and gaseous elements are considered __ methods

Of the 3 types of disinfection, __ methods have the broadest applicability and efficacy overall.

Heat is an effective means of destroying many types of microorganisms. __ heat and __ heat are the 2 major categories used for disinfection.

When developing housing systems, the __________ must be considered which encompasses the conditions immediately surrounding the animal inside the cage or stall.

When developing housing systems, the __________ must be considered which includes those conditions that are ongoing outside the cage or stall

In animal housing, __________ supplies fresh oxygen in proper amounts, removes heat, and flushes out microbes as air circulates at prescribed flow rates.

Which of the following is NOT a function of proper ventilation?

Veterinarians must be able to recognize __________ in animals, which is defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.

Which of the following is a physiological response to pain?

Which of the following is NOT a cardiopulmonary change that can be a response to pain in an animal?

When approaching a dog for the first time, what is the first thing you should do

The process of killing all microorganisms (bacterial, viral and fungal) with the use of either physical or chemical agents is known as __________ .

In terms of sanitation, the term _________ is a broader term referring to cleaning, disinfection, antisepsis and sterilization.

Disinfection methods involving metabolites of microorganisms are considered __ methods.

Which of the following is a behavioral sign that indicates pain?

The physical exam of an animal should begin with __________ of the animal which allows the vet to learn several important things such as attitude, mental state, character and general appearance.

Which of the following is NOT a method of sterilization

A veterinarian can learn several important things such as attitude, character, general appearance, respiratory rate and any lameness from which of the following?

Steam, Chemical, Plasma and Ionizing Radiation are all methods of __________ .

Chlorine compounds, alcohol and iodine compounds are approved types of __________

What happens to the lower and upper incisors of a horse as it ages?

What are the alternative forms of the same gene?

Which of the following is the correct pairing of the subunits that form the ladder structure of the double helix?

What is the function of the cardiovascular system?

Which breed of swine is known for its mothering abilities?

Which of the following is not major dairy cattle breed in the US?

Which is a way to cool off a dog

What shape does the occlusal surface of horses not change into?

A veterinarian that specializes in cardiology would primarily work with animals having issues with what body system?

The study of the structure, or morphology, of the animal body is known as ___.

Another term for developmental anatomy is ___ , which is the study of the formation of the part of the body.

The ___ system includes the skin and several modified skin structures and provides the first line of defense against harmful agents and also helps regulate body temperatures.

The skin consists of 3 layers of tissue, the epidermis, dermis and the ___.

In the integumentary system, the __ is a deeper layer of dense, irregular connective tissue.

All the bones and muscles of the body comprise the ___ system.

In the musculoskeletal system, ___ connect bone to bone.

Which of the following is NOT a muscle type?

In the musculoskeletal system, ___ muscle is also engaged in involuntary movements and is located on the heart wall to form the rhythmical patterns of the heartbeat.

In the musculoskeletal system, __ bones are known for being the same dimension in all directions.

In the musculoskeletal system, __ bones are known for being the same dimension in all directions.

The function of ___ include skeletal support for the body, protective enclosure such as the skull for the brain, calcium regulation through hormones, and hemopoiesis, which is blood cell formation in the body.

The ___ system consists of the heart and blood vessels

In the cardiovascular system, __ are very small blood vessels that permit exchange of nutrients and waste products between blood and tissues

The ___ system includes all of the organs involved in the prehension, digestion, absorption of food and elimination of solid waste.

Horses, dogs, cats, swine and humans are ___, meaning they have single chambered stomachs

The four chambers to the stomach of a ruminant are the rumen, the ___, the omasum and the abomasum.

The primary function of the organs of the __ system is to provide for the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide).

The __ system consists of the organs in both sexes which work together for the purpose of production of offspring.

The ___ system consists of the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands and portions of the pancreas, gonads, placenta, and gastrointestinal tract.

The __ system consists of the brain, spinal cord, somatic and automatic nerves and controls the function of movement of organs, muscles and sensory organs

In the nervous system, the organ of special sense for hearing and balance is the ___.

As a veterinarian, one of the first behavior signals that should be evaluated is ___.

As a veterinarian, one of the first behavior signals that should be evaluated is ___.

The most common method of obtaining a respiration rate is to ___.

Genes carried on threads of living matter called ___. They are used to store information that tells the cell how to build proteins.

In genetics, the two strands of DNA in the double helix are made up of four nucleotide bases called adenine, thymine, ___ and guanine.

In genetics, the two strands of DNA in the double helix are made up of four nucleotide bases called adenine, thymine, ___ and guanine.

In genetics, the two strands of DNA in the double helix are made up of four nucleotide bases called adenine, thymine, ___ and guanine.

The stages of meiosis include: prophase, ___, anaphase and telophase.

The stages of meiosis include: prophase, ___, anaphase and telophase.

In dogs, Cocker Spaniels, English Setters, Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers would fit in the __ category

In dogs, Boxers, Mastiffs, Siberian Huskeys and Great Pyrenees would fit in the __________ category.

In dogs, Chihuahuas, Maltese, Pekingese and Pugs would fit in the __________ category.

Which of the following is an example of a shorthaired cat?

Which of the following is a Dairy breed of cattle?

Which of the following is a fine wool breed of sheep?

Which of the following is a fiber breed of goat?

Which of the following is a medium wool breed of sheep?

Which of the following is a dairy breed of goat?

Most of the U.S. swine production is from __________ boars and sows.

Which of the following is a light horse breed?

Which of the following is a pony horse breed?

Which of the following is a draft horse breed?

The genetic make-up for a single trait of an individual is called its ___.

If the pair of genes for a trait are different it is known as

In the musculoskeletal system, ___ bones have 2 surfaces roughly parallel to each other.

Muscle types include smooth, skeletal and __.

Cattle, sheep and goats are ___ and have 4 distinct chambers to their stomachs.

In the ruminant stomach, the __is the location of true, enzymatic digestion.

In the ruminant stomach, the __is the location of true, enzymatic digestion.

One of the first clinical symptoms of disease or illness is __.

In dogs, Basset Hounds, Bloodhounds, Greyhounds and Whippets would fit in the ___ category.

Which of the following is a beef breed of cattle?

The study of anatomical structures with the naked eye, often by dissection is known as ___.

Chromosomes are made of ___, which is a long strand of single chemical molecules called bases, or more properly, nucleotide bases, joined together.

In genetics, the nucleotide base cytosine will always pair with ___.

When evaluating teeth in an animal, the eruption date is the time that a tooth normally __.

In the integumentary system, the __ is a superficial outermost covering of stratified squamous epithelium.

In the musculoskeletal system, __ form the junction between 2 or more bones.

Bone types included long, short, ___, and irregular bones

In the cardiovascular system, ___ are blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

In the cardiovascular system, ___ are blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

In the nervous system, the organ of special sense for smell is the ___.

In animals, __ are defined as individuals with common characteristics that distinguish from other members of their species and can be passed on to the next generation.

In dogs, Bichon Frise, Dalmatians, Poodles and Chow Chows would fit in the ___ category.

Which of the following a meat breed of goat?

The _ system is involved in the production, transport, temporary storage and elimination of urine.

In the musculoskeletal system, ___ bones are made up of the shaft and 2 extremities.

In the cardiovascular system, the __ serves as a muscular pump to circulate blood through the system of blood vessels.

In the musculoskeletal system, ___ muscle is also engaged in involuntary movements and located on the heart wall to form the rhythmical patterns of the heartbeat.

Genetics is the study of ___, which involves investigation of the structure, function and transmission of the units of inheritance from the parent to the offspring.

Which of the following is an example of a longhaired cat?

In the musculoskeletal system, ___ muscle is involved in involuntary movements and is located on walls of hollow organs.

Meiosis in female animals is known as ___, and produces eggs.

In the nervous system, the organ of special sense for taste is the ___.

The ___ system consists of lymph nodes, tonsils, the thymus, and the spleen, and has its own lymph vessels.

What is the following is a function of the integumentary system?

Alternative forms of the same gene are known as __.

In the musculoskeletal system, __ attach muscles to bone.

In the muscoskeletal system, ___ forms the junction between 2 or more bones.

Which one of the following is NOT a vital sign that can be monitored by veterinarians?

The phases known as interphase, prophase and anaphase are all part of the process of or ___ cell division

If a vet does not the exact age of animal, the most widely employed method is to examine the animal’s ___.

Dog breeds are categorized in groups that have certain distinguishing characteristics in common. Which of the following is NOT a commonly recognized dog breed group according to the American Kennel Club?

When measuring an animal’s pulse rate, all pulse/heart rates are based on how many beats per ____.

Which group do the following breeds belong to: Alpine, Saanen, Toggenburg, and Nubian breeds?