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Vet. Science

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The sugar glider has a second and third toe on it's rear feet called

a)

Syndactyl

b)

Polydactyl

c)

Monodactyl

d)

Tridactyl

2.

Mr. Simm's ferret, Izzy, has been chewing on electrical cords and Mr. Simm's is concerned that she will be electrocuted if she does not stop. The veterinarian recommended which of the following products to help prevent Izzy from chewing on electrical cords

a)

Lemon Juice

b)

Limeade

c)

Bitter Apple

d)

Vaseline

3.

Mrs. Higgin's children have pet mice, and recently the cage has smelled very bad. The product that can be placed in the corner of the cage to minimize odor is

a)

Baking Soda

b)

Moth Balls

c)

Sand

d)

Baby Powder

4.

Toad and frog larvae are usually ____, while salamander larvae are usually ____.

a)

Carnivorous, Herbivorous

b)

Herbivorous, Carnivorous

c)

Tadpoles, Omnivorous

d)

Oligotrophic, Eutrophic

5.

Tiffany wants to adopt an Abyssinian cat. Which of the following is not a recognized color of this breed of cat?

a)

Red

b)

Blue

c)

Agouti

d)

Ruddy

6.

Dakota recently purchased a sugar glider. He was told not to feed his sugar glider which of the following vegetables in order to ensure a healthy diet.

a)

sweet corn

b)

asparagus

c)

peas

d)

celery

7.

When a male hamster reaches a certain age, he has an increased risk of becoming infertile. In order tot ensure that the hamster is able to successfully reproduce , breeding should take place prior to what age?

a)

22-24 months

b)

18-20 months

c)

12-15 months

d)

6-8 months

8.

Mrs. Fuller is concerned because her clutch of one-week-old cockatiels is exhibiting symptoms of a disease, which her three-month-old daughter runs the risk of contracting in the form of thrush, Which of the following diseases are Mrs. Fuller's cockatiels exhibiting?

a)

psittacosis

b)

parteurellosis

c)

candidiasis

d)

tuberculosis

9.

A puppy is being trained to wipe his paws when he enters the house. During the training, the puppy does not wipe his paws. In order for the puppy to retain the training, corrections must be made:

a)

within one hour

b)

within 30 minutes

c)

within 5 minutes

d)

immediately

10.

A dog is fed a type of dog food, which contains exactly what the outside label says. What type of food is this dog being fed?

a)

Fixed-formula food

b)

Variable-formula food

c)

open-formula food

d)

Premium-formula food

11.

Amphibians can move fluids and gasses through their skin by the process called

a)

Olm

b)

Osmosis

c)

Caudata

d)

Metamorphosis

12.

Isaac's pet bird suffers from restlesness, feather picking, and skin irritation. The veterinarian diagnoses Knemidocoptes Laevis. What is the common name for this diagnosis?

a)

Red Mites

b)

Scaly Face Mites

c)

Scaly Leg Mites

d)

Feather Mites

13.

What is the term for chinchillas that are born fully developed and independent?

a)

Weaned

b)

Pinky

c)

Nidifugous

d)

Kindled

14.

The word "Hamster" means...

a)

Fuzzy

b)

Sneaky

c)

To Knaw

d)

To Hoard

15.

Laura wants to purchase a bird that cannot mimic the human voice. Which of the following birds should she purchase?

a)

Lovebird

b)

Cockatiel

c)

Macaw

d)

Budgerigars

16.

During which month would most salamanders and newts breed?

a)

September

b)

April

c)

July

d)

December

17.

Kenny wants to enter his Manchester terrier into a dog show. In what AKC category should Kenny register his dog?

a)

Herding

b)

Toy

c)

Terrier

d)

Working

18.

A dog has ear mites. What is the proper term for this condition?

a)

Sarcoptic

b)

Trombicula Alfreddregest

c)

Otocectes Cyanosis

d)

Demodectic

19.

A veterinarian says that a dog has Trichurius vulpis, which is a parasite that can cause bowel inflammation, bloody diarrhea, and other symptoms. What is the common name for this parasite?

a)

Ringworms

b)

Hookworms

c)

Heartworms

d)

Whipworms

20.

What is the common name for Notoedres Cati, a highly contagious external parasite?

a)

Feline Flea

b)

Feline Scabies

c)

Feline Mite

d)

Feline lice

21.

Shedding oocysts in a cat's fecal is what symptom?

a)

Pneumonitis

b)

Leukemia

c)

Entropian

d)

Taxoplasma Gondi

22.

Will's hamster suffered from severe diarrhea before it died. What bacterial disease might have caused the death of Will's Hamster?

a)

Tyzzer

b)

Eimeria

c)

Snuffles

d)

Papillomatosis

23.

How many different orders of reptiles exist?

a)

5

b)

4

c)

6

d)

7

24.

When bringing a new bird home, how long should it be left alone?

a)

A day or two

b)

A few months

c)

A few hours

d)

Not at all

25.

The Circadian Rhythm serves what purpose?

a)

Signals Hunger

b)

Signals thirst

c)

Signals sleep

d)

Signals the passing of time

26.

Mr. Jepson's gerbil will mate only with one female for the rest of his life. What is this mating type called?

a)

Promiscuity

b)

Polygamy

c)

Monogamy

d)

Asexual Reproduction

27.

Liz's rat is pregnant. If Liz plans for her rat to have an average litter size, how many pups should Liz plan for?

a)

18-20 pups

b)

12-14 pups

c)

4-5 pups

d)

7-11 pups

28.

Peter wants to purchase a chinchilla for his daughter. How long is the life expectancy of a chinchilla?

a)

6-7 years

b)

5 years

c)

8-12 years

d)

15 years

29.

A dog is found to have the parasite Ctenocephalides Canis. What is the common name for this parasite?

a)

Dog flea

b)

Ringworm

c)

Heartworm

d)

Hookworm

30.

Which Vitamin can guinea pigs not naturally develop?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin D

d)

They have no vitamin problems.

31.

When examining the teeth of her pet rodent, Brittany is concerned because there is a gap between the molars and incisors. Her veterinarian explains that this gap is called...

a)

Malocclusion

b)

Cellulose

c)

Muridae

d)

Diastema

32.

Although gerbils are less susceptible to disease than other rodents, what are they prone to developing?

a)

Deafness

b)

Epilepsy

c)

Obesity

d)

Poor eyesight

33.

A ferret is referred to as a "Hob". What does this term mean?

a)

A neutered male

b)

An un-neutered male

c)

A spayed female

d)

An un-spayed female

34.

Many people use fat in egg yolks to produce a shine to their dog's coat. But, raw egg whites interfere with the absorption of which necessary vitamin?

a)

Vitamin B

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Biotin

d)

Niacin

35.

Microfilaria immitius is transmitted by...

a)

Contaminated feces

b)

Infected Salive

c)

Mosquitoes

d)

Fleas

36.

What is styptic powder used for?

a)

Removing oil from the dogs coat

b)

Stop bleeding

c)

Remove plaque

d)

Remove wax from dog's ear

37.

An animal is found to have Cheyletiellosis. What is the common name for this condition?

a)

Lock Jaw

b)

Scabies

c)

Fungal Ringworm

d)

Walking Dandruff

38.

Abby called her local veterinarian because she was concerned when she saw what looked like pieces of rice around her dog's anal region. What parasite is the veterinarian going to treat for?

a)

Ringworm

b)

Tapeworm

c)

Whipworm

d)

Roundworm

39.

The dorsal wall of the male bird's cloaca is lines with small, finger like projections that aid in transferring the sperm to the female's cloaca. These projections are called...

a)

Papilla

b)

Isthmus

c)

Ductus Deferens

d)

Testes

40.

Caused by an iodine deficiency, this disease results in a swelling of the thyroid gland in the neck causing pressure in the windpipe, which can interfere with breathing.

a)

Goiter

b)

Psittacosis

c)

Rickets

d)

Tuberculosis

41.

The employees at the pet store need to solve the overpopulation of mice. Separating the males and females due to sexual maturity at what age would solve the problem?

a)

5 weeks

b)

4 weeks

c)

3 weeks

d)

2 weeks

42.

Stan examines seven common varieties of guniea pigs. Which of the following will produce rosettes?

a)

Teddy

b)

Abyssinian

c)

Texel

d)

American

43.

Upon palpation, the veterinarian determines that the cat's "kneecap" was dislocated. What is the anatomical term for the kneecap?

a)

Coccygeal

b)

Patella

c)

Humerus

d)

Clavicle

44.

What defect are Scottish Folds likely to develop due to the dominant gene that causes the fold in this breed?

a)

Heart Defects

b)

Lack of Hair

c)

Crippling Arthritis

d)

Blue/Green eye colors

45.

When fed this type of diet, rodents are more likely to have a higher body fat content.

a)

Bread diet

b)

Seed diet

c)

Fruit diet

d)

Rodent pellet diet

46.

What type of housing is recommended for a chinchilla?

a)

Aquarium

b)

Hutch

c)

Wooden

d)

Multi-level Solid Wire

47.

The mucus membrane of a rabbit is inflamed causing conjunctiva. What is the name of this disease?

a)

Mastitis

b)

Weepy eye

c)

Snuffles

d)

Ringworm

48.

A chinchilla has left pieces of hair after being held. What is this defensive action called?

a)

Fur drop

b)

Fur slip

c)

Fur camouflage

d)

Fur line

49.

What is the name of a calcium deficiency that may observed shortly after whelping during the first month of lactation

a)

Brucellosis

b)

Haemobatonellosis

c)

Eclampsia

d)

Anemia

50.

What AKC group are the American Cocker Spaniel, English Setter, Vizsla, Labrador Retriever, and Spinone Italiano in?

a)

Herding

b)

Working

c)

Hound

d)

Sporting

51.

This is a life threatening condition where the stomach fills with air, rotates, and pinches off the blood flow.

a)

Gastric dilation- Volvulus

b)

Botulism

c)

Coccidioidomycosis

d)

Grastrointestinal Campylobacteriosis