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Vet Science Practice Quiz 4

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of epithelial tissue lines the urinary tract?

a)

Squamous

b)

columnar

c)

cuboidal

d)

transitional

2.

What type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones?

a)

tendons

b)

ligaments

c)

cartilage

d)

blood

3.

The liquid portion of blood is called:

a)

serum

b)

plasma

c)

platelets

d)

integument

4.

What component in connective tissue provides great strength?

a)

cartilage

b)

matrix

c)

elastin

d)

collagen

5.

In which type of connective tissue is the matrix mineralized?

a)

bone

b)

cartilage

c)

blood

d)

ligaments

6.

Rigor mortis occurs because, after death, there is no energy to pump _____ back into the endoplasmic reticulum

a)

blood

b)

elastin

c)

calcium

d)

plasma

7.

Name the type of specialized cells that control cardiac muscle contractions.

a)

striations

b)

pacemaker cells

c)

myofibers

d)

sweeny

8.

Striations refers to the _____ of skeletal muscle.

a)

strength

b)

appearance

c)

elasticity

d)

size

9.

What condition is caused by low blood calcium occurring after parturition?

a)

sweeny

b)

porcine stress syndrome

c)

hypocalcemia

d)

Horner’s syndrome

10.

What color horse has a higher incidence of malignant melanoma?

a)

gray

b)

bay

c)

chestnut

d)

dun

11.

Heat is detected by _____ neurons

a)

sensory

b)

interneurons

c)

motor

d)

involuntary

12.

Name the hair like extension from the nerve cell body that carries the nerve impulse

a)

dendrite

b)

myelin

c)

soma

d)

axon

13.

The site of connection between neurons is called a _____.

a)

synapse

b)

axon

c)

dendrite

d)

soma

14.

What disease condition results in severe muscle cramping as a horse begins working or exercising after a few days of rest, when the horse is consuming a full diet?

a)

foot and mouth disease

b)

Horner’s syndrome

c)

tying-up or Monday morning disease

d)

hypocalcemia

15.

Name the organ that provides visual evidence of Horner’s Syndrome.

a)

heart

b)

kidneys

c)

eye

d)

skin

16.

The hollow center of the long bone is called the ______.

a)

Epiphysis

b)

Diaphysis

c)

Medullary cavity

d)

Periosteum

17.

Bone marrow produces ______.

a)

Blood cells

b)

Calcium and phosphorus

c)

Periosteum

d)

Spongy bone

18.

The ______ is a thin connective tissue that covers bones

a)

Epiphysis

b)

Diaphysis

c)

Medullary cavity

d)

Periosteum

19.

Dried bone consists of ______ % inorganic and ______% organic materials.

a)

70 and 30

b)

60 and 40

c)

80 and 20

d)

30 and 70

20.

Calcium and phosphorus are found in the bone as crystals of:

a)

Collagen fibers

b)

Osteoclasts

c)

Hydroxyapatite

d)

Bone matrix

21.

Which type of bone cell is responsible for maintaining the bone matrix?

a)

Osteoblasts

b)

Osteocytes

c)

Osteoclasts

d)

Osteons

22.

What joint type is found in the skull?

a)

Fibrous

b)

Cartilage

c)

Pivot

d)

Ellipsoid

23.

What type of joint is the atlas?

a)

Hinge

b)

Ellipsoid

c)

Ball and socket

d)

Pivot

24.

What type of joint is a growth plate?

a)

Fibrous

b)

Cartilage

c)

Synovial

d)

Suture

25.

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

a)

Sternum

b)

Scapula

c)

Femur

d)

Pelvis

26.

Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?

a)

Smooth

b)

Striated

c)

Cardiac

d)

Skeletal

27.

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

a)

Transport oxygen

b)

Fight infections

c)

Clot blood

d)

Store nutrients

28.

Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

a)

Axon

b)

Dendrite

c)

Myelin sheath

d)

Soma

29.

Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movements?

a)

Cardiac

b)

Smooth

c)

Skeletal

d)

Involuntary

30.

What is the primary mineral stored in bones?

a)

Sodium

b)

Potassium

c)

Calcium

d)

Iron

31.

Which part of the neuron is responsible for transmitting impulses away from the cell body?

a)

Soma

b)

Synapse

c)

Axon

d)

Dendrite

32.

Which type of connective tissue is primarily responsible for storing energy?

a)

Adipose tissue

b)

Cartilage

c)

Bone

d)

Blood

33.

What is the main function of the myelin sheath in neurons?

a)

Store neurotransmitters

b)

Protect the neuron

c)

Transmit impulses

d)

Insulate axons

34.

Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of hollow organs?

a)

Voluntary

b)

Skeletal

c)

Smooth

d)

Cardiac

35.

What is the primary function of white blood cells?

a)

Transport oxygen

b)

Fight infections

c)

Store nutrients

d)

Clot blood

36.

Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

a)

Hinge

b)

Ball and socket

c)

Gliding

d)

Pivot

37.

What is the main function of the synovial fluid in joints?

a)

Provide nutrients

b)

Reduce friction

c)

Transmit impulses

d)

Store energy

38.

Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for involuntary movements?

a)

Voluntary

b)

Skeletal

c)

Smooth

d)

Cardiac

39.

What is the primary role of red blood cells in the body?

a)

Transport oxygen

b)

Store nutrients

c)

Fight infections

d)

Clot blood

40.

Which type of joint is found in the shoulder and hip?

a)

Ball and socket

b)

Pivot

c)

Hinge

d)

Gliding