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WorksheetsGA Vet Science CDE Junior Exam 2018
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
The science that is concerned with the naming and classification of organisms is
Trigonometry
Bionomial Nomenclature
Taxonomy
Triomial Nomenclature
The process of surgically removing the reproductive organs of a female canine is called
spay
whelp
neuter
emasculation
Pets, such as dogs and cats, are in the kingdom
Monera
Protista
Animalia
Plantae
Diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans are known as
benign
zoonotic
malignant
contagious
The number of no-kill shelters has _ since the 1980's
increased
decreased
stayed the same
ended
Lyme disease is transmitted to humans by
ticks
rats
parrots and related birds
infected dogs and cats
The position that animals should be treated humanely, (discomfort kept to a minimum), but can still be used for human purposes is known as:
Animal Rights
Animal Welfare
Specieism
Factory Farming
The _ is the largest compartment of the ruminant stomach.
rumen
reticulum
omasum
abomasum
A lack of the mineral _ causes anemia.
iodine
iron
calcium
sulfur
Which of the following dog breeds is mainly used for racing?
Afghan
Bloodhound
Whippet
Greyhound
Normal body temperature for a dog is _ F.
98.6
99.1
101.5
103.4
The average gestation period for a dog is _ days.
24
63
98
110
Which of the following is considered an endoparasite?
fleas
ticks
mites
hookworms
The _ is a hairless cat that was first introduced by breeders in Canada in the late 1960s.
Sphynx
Snowshoe
Cymric
Manx
Pregnant women should avoid handling litter boxes because there is a chance of infection from _, which can harm the unborn fetus.
feline leukemia virus
feline herpesvirus
feline pneumonia
Toxoplasma gondii
Cats are classified as:
Herbivores
Omnivores
Carnivores
Ruminants
The process of giving birth to kittens is called
whelping
kittening
kinding
queening
Minerals that are required in large amounts, such as calcium and phosphorus, are known as
Microminerals
Macrominerals
Amino Acids
Carbohydrates
Which of the following is a responsibility of a veterinarian?
Diagnose illness
Prescribe medication
perform surgery
all of the above
The primary purpose of the circulatory system is to
regulate body temperature
circulate blood and transport nutrients
coordinate the actions of an animal and transmit signals between different parts if the body
convert food into basic energy and nutrients
The ancestry of an animal is called it's
conformation
birth certificate
pedigree
breed
The vector for heartworm is
Tick
Flea
Lice
Mosquito
This nocturnal species should not be disturbed while sleeping because it may awaken quickly and bite in self-defense.
Hamsters
Rabbits
Cats
Guinea Pigs
A veterinarian that works on cows, horses, and other livestock is called a
Small animal veterinarian
Large animal veterinarian
Exotic animal veterinarian
Marine mammal veterinarian
DVM stands for:
Division of Veterinary Medicine
Degree of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Diploma of Veterinary Medicine
