WorksheetsVet Science Practice Quiz 4
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What type of epithelial tissue lines the urinary tract?
Squamous
columnar
cuboidal
transitional
What type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones?
tendons
ligaments
cartilage
blood
The liquid portion of blood is called:
serum
plasma
platelets
integument
What component in connective tissue provides great strength?
cartilage
matrix
elastin
collagen
In which type of connective tissue is the matrix mineralized?
bone
cartilage
blood
ligaments
Rigor mortis occurs because, after death, there is no energy to pump _____ back into the endoplasmic reticulum
blood
elastin
calcium
plasma
Name the type of specialized cells that control cardiac muscle contractions.
striations
pacemaker cells
myofibers
sweeny
Striations refers to the _____ of skeletal muscle.
strength
appearance
elasticity
size
What condition is caused by low blood calcium occurring after parturition?
sweeny
porcine stress syndrome
hypocalcemia
Horner’s syndrome
What color horse has a higher incidence of malignant melanoma?
gray
bay
chestnut
dun
Heat is detected by _____ neurons
sensory
interneurons
motor
involuntary
Name the hair like extension from the nerve cell body that carries the nerve impulse
dendrite
myelin
soma
axon
The site of connection between neurons is called a _____.
synapse
axon
dendrite
soma
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?
foot and mouth disease
Horner’s syndrome
tying-up or Monday morning disease
hypocalcemia
Name the organ that provides visual evidence of Horner’s Syndrome.
heart
kidneys
eye
skin
The hollow center of the long bone is called the ______.
Epiphysis
Diaphysis
Medullary cavity
Periosteum
Bone marrow produces ______.
Blood cells
Calcium and phosphorus
Periosteum
Spongy bone
The ______ is a thin connective tissue that covers bones
Epiphysis
Diaphysis
Medullary cavity
Periosteum
Dried bone consists of ______ % inorganic and ______% organic materials.
70 and 30
60 and 40
80 and 20
30 and 70
Calcium and phosphorus are found in the bone as crystals of:
Collagen fibers
Osteoclasts
Hydroxyapatite
Bone matrix
Which type of bone cell is responsible for maintaining the bone matrix?
Osteoblasts
Osteocytes
Osteoclasts
Osteons
What joint type is found in the skull?
Fibrous
Cartilage
Pivot
Ellipsoid
What type of joint is the atlas?
Hinge
Ellipsoid
Ball and socket
Pivot
What type of joint is a growth plate?
Fibrous
Cartilage
Synovial
Suture
Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?
Sternum
Scapula
Femur
Pelvis
Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?
Smooth
Striated
Cardiac
Skeletal
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
Transport oxygen
Fight infections
Clot blood
Store nutrients
Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?
Axon
Dendrite
Myelin sheath
Soma
Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movements?
Cardiac
Smooth
Skeletal
Involuntary
What is the primary mineral stored in bones?
Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
Iron
Which part of the neuron is responsible for transmitting impulses away from the cell body?
Soma
Synapse
Axon
Dendrite
Which type of connective tissue is primarily responsible for storing energy?
Adipose tissue
Cartilage
Bone
Blood
What is the main function of the myelin sheath in neurons?
Store neurotransmitters
Protect the neuron
Transmit impulses
Insulate axons
Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of hollow organs?
Voluntary
Skeletal
Smooth
Cardiac
What is the primary function of white blood cells?
Transport oxygen
Fight infections
Store nutrients
Clot blood
Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
Hinge
Ball and socket
Gliding
Pivot
What is the main function of the synovial fluid in joints?
Provide nutrients
Reduce friction
Transmit impulses
Store energy
Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for involuntary movements?
Voluntary
Skeletal
Smooth
Cardiac
What is the primary role of red blood cells in the body?
Transport oxygen
Store nutrients
Fight infections
Clot blood
Which type of joint is found in the shoulder and hip?
Ball and socket
Pivot
Hinge
Gliding
