Worksheets155 final (2026)
Total questions: 177
Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins
What are the components of the urinary system in birds?
Two kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder
Two kidneys, ureters, no urinary bladder
One kidney, ureters, urinary bladder
One kidney, ureters, no urinary bladder
The species term for pigs is
Porcine
Ovine
Most Hind-Gut fermenters are
Herbivores
Omnivores
Insectivores
Carnivores
Newborn goats are called
Rams
Kids
Kits
Cats
Rabbits are
Lagomorphs
Equines
Bovines
Rodents
Pneumatized means
Birds are known for their "hollow" bones, but veterinary professionals would say they are ________.
Farrowing crates often have heated floors because
Many of them have heartworm disease
They are not ready to become pigs in a blanket yet
Hypothermia is a common concern for newborn piglets
Johne’s disease
What is a piglet?
A baby pig.
A stanchion is used for
Grooming horses
Neutering piglets
Trimming nails
Milking bovines
What are blood feathers?
What can ferrets catch from dogs?
Distemper
Parvo
Adnovirus
FIV
What type of hooves do sheep have?
What is a mule?
How many needle teeth do newborn piglets have that must be trimmed?
4
8
12
6
The biggest compartment of the ruminate stomach is
What animal makes mohair?
Chinchilla
Horse
Goat
Guinea pig
What is the gestation period of sheep?
9 months
12 months
5 months
7 months
Mohair is made from
Meat sheep
Chicken down feathers
A group of cows is called
What preventative care should cows, horses, ferrets, cats and dogs get?
Parvo vaccine
Nail trim
Rabies vaccine
Hoof trim
Exotic animal owners should come prepared with photos of
The food brand they feed
The animal's shed
The animal's enclosure
The animal's favorite toy
A restraint device commonly used for pigs that consists of a metal pipe with a cable loop on one end is:
Hog snare
Twitch
Stanton
Leash
Parrots outgrow chewing behavior after weening
True
False
A yawning or grimacing horse may be
In pain
Bored of you
Full
Hungry
It is recommended to give snakes prekilled food
True
False
Which type of digestive system best describes an equine digestive system?
Monogastric
Partial ruminant
ruminant
Hind-gut fermenter
What do horses and rabbits have in common?
Both are omnivores.
Both are amphibians.
Both are marsupials.
Both are hind gut fermenters
What is a marsupial?
Pigs eat
Pigs eat an omnivorous diet
Pigs only eat insects
Keeping one hand on the neck, just behind the base of skull, will help prevent getting bitten when handling long-necked lizards.
True
False
Hay is considered what kind of food?
Forage
Silage
Spoilage
Concentrate
Which of these are a commonly used venipuncture site in chelonians?
Cardiac
Caudal tail vein
Radial-humoral plexus
Medial artery
One method of safely radiographing a turtle or tortious is
Wrapping the turtle in plastic
Putting the turtle in a tube
Placing the turtle on a box or other positioning device to restrain the turtle and keep them from walking forward.
Horse gestation
How often must UV bulbs be changed?
Every 6 months
Every 6 years
Every day
Once a year
Pressure sores, or _________________, are a common medical issue for recumbent horses with inadequate bedding.
Colic
Thrush
Laminitis
Decubital ulcers
Many species of male tortoises have a concave plastron, making it easier to mount the female.
True
False
Turtles and tortoises are
Invertebrates
Lagomorphs
Reptiles
Amphibians
An arboreal animal would prefer
a tall habitat
If a bird is to be microchipped, anesthetize and aseptically prepare the pectoral muscle site.
True
False
Which type of poultry housing system allows the birds to wander throughout a building with several nests for laying?
open floor
Cows have a what on their shoulder which you can push to move them?
pressure point
What is included in squamata?
What do ferrets and snakes have in common?
Both are herbivorous.
Both are aquatic.
Both are mammals.
Both are carnivorous.
Most turtles are omnivorous
True
False
Most tortoises are
What is egg binding?
When a mama bird is protective over their egg
When an egg fails to pass through and gets stuck
When the bloom is put onto the egg
Egg fertilization
You should always approach a horse from the
Near side
Far side
Underneath side
Back end
A female poultry is a
Capron
Stag
Hen
Chick
What is a caprine?
What does pneumatized mean?
Containing muscle
Containing air
Bone infection
Quick breathing
What structure supports a parrots pectoral muscles?
Wings
Abdomen
Keel
Femur
How can small mammals and birds be euthanized?
Jugular stick
Orbital sinus
Vena cava
Cardiac stick
What do sheep and goats eat primarily?
Pellets and fruits
Milk
Forages from their environment
Concentrates
What is the voice box of birds called?
Chelonians
Frogs
Snakes
Turtles
Insects
A neutered male chicken produced for the specialty and holiday meat markets
Capron
Stag
Ram
Rooster
Birds have no urinary bladder
True
False
How many ovaries do birds have?
4
3
2
1
What is a doe?
Female goat
Female horse
Baby horse
Male horse
Canaries and finches are
Passerines
Psittacine
What is the minimum length of time that must pass from the last administration of the medicine until the time that the animal is slaughtered, or the milk is collected?
Withdrawl time
Waste time
Contamination time
Waiting time
Which of the following have hookbills and zygodactyl feet?
My parrot uses his zygodactyl foot to hold a sunflower seed up in the air while he turns and opens the shell. Out my window a cardinal holds a sunflower down while peaking it to open it. What does my parrot have that makes it easier to hold and grip?
Parrots have four toes facing forward.
Parrots have two toes facing forward and two facing backwards.
Parrots are
Hookbills
Poultry
Mammals
Passerines
UV light is an important consideration in reptile habitat because inadequate UV light directly affects the animal’s
Vision
Thermoregulation
Metabolism
Hydration
The cranial vena cava can be used for the ferret
True
False
In rabbits, what vein is commonly used for blood draws?
Medial saphenous
Jugular
Central ear artery
Tail vein
What is the esophagus off-shoot sac where birds hold food for regurgitation?
Cloaca
Vent
Stomach
Crop
A castrated goat or sheep is called
Stag
Hoglet
Wether
Ram
What is a ram?
An intact male sheep
A rooster that has been castrated
A male Ostridge
A castrated baby goat
You are going to an ovine farm call today. What will your patients be?
Sheep
Cattle
Donkeys
Alligators
What is a hoglet?
Baby hedgehog
Baby pig
Baby sheep
Baby ram
How would you transport a rat a short distance, such as for changing cages?
Hold it close to your chest with its nose in your armpit
By its back legs
Hold it by the tail
Scruff it
The tail is used for venipuncture for which animal?
Toad
Rabbit
Guinea pig
Rat
Ferrets can give what to humans?
Influenza
Warts
Hepatitis
Strep
What does poultry mean?
Birds who lay eggs
Chickens and ducks
Passerines
Any bird used for human production
A male chicken kept for breeding is
Stag
Cock
Hen
Chick
Ferrets are susceptible to
Canine distemper
FIV
Felv
canine parvo
What do sugar gliders eat?
Veggies and flowers
Fruit and insects
Mice and rats
Grains and seeds
Kid goats are
Newborn goats
Elderly goats
Female goats
Castrated male sheeps
You see a wether on the schedule, what animal are you expecting?
A castrated goat or sheep.
A pregnant cow
A baby rabbit
A baby horse
What animal would you be most likely to hold off the ear to use the central ear artery for venipuncture?
Rabbit
Horse
Rat
Turtle
What are lagomorphs?
Rabbits
Goats
Cat
Ferret
Most hind-gut fermenters are what
Herbivores
Omnivores
Insectivores
Pescatarian
What kind of lighting do reptiles need?
LED
Purple glow light
UV light
Strobe light
Which animal has a Uropygial Gland which makes them waterproof?
Pigs
Toads
Birds
Hamsters
An adult female pig is called
Jill
Sow
Doe
Ewe
What is an ewe?
The adult female sheep is called:
The standard restraint device used for head restraint of equine patients is
halter and lead rope
Stocks
Horse Muzzle
Hog snare
What are feeds that include most or all of the plant called?
Concentrates
Pellets
Silage
Forage
What are urates in birds?
A type of hormone
A pigment in feathers
The final product of nitrogenous waste production from the liver
A type of blood cell
How are urates excreted in birds?
As a clear liquid
As a white to yellow pasty material
As a gas
As a hard solid
Which organ is not present in the urinary system of birds?
Kidney
Ureter
Urinary bladder
Liver
What is the terminal end of the urinary, reproductive, and gastrointestinal tracts in birds called?
Vent
Cloaca
Gizzard
Crop
You see a chelonian on the schedule. What animal are you expecting?
Tanager
Tiger
Turtle
Toad
Pigs giving birth is called
Egg laying
Whelping
Farrowing
Kidding
A frog is an
Rodent
Reptile
Amphibian
Lagomorph
What is the external opening of the cloaca in birds called?
Vent
Gizzard
Crop
Ceca
Which part of the bird's anatomy is responsible for grinding food?
Cloaca
Vent
Gizzard
Crop
In cats and dogs, what are the two main cavities present in their bodies?
Thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity
Coelom and thoracic cavity
Abdominal cavity and coelom
Coelom and cranial cavity
What is the body cavity of reptile called?
What is the name of the single cavity in birds that has no further divisions?
Thoracic cavity
Abdominal cavity
Coelom
Cranial cavity
Which feathers form the outer covering of a bird's body?
Blood feathers
Contour feathers
Down feathers
Flight feathers
What type of feathers are found beneath the hard outer feathers and are responsible for insulation?
Contour feathers
Blood feathers
Down feathers
Flight feathers
What is the ferrets lifespan?
2 years
20-25 years
15 - 20 years
5 - 8 years
What type of feathers grow after molting?
Contour feathers
Down feathers
Flight feathers
Blood feathers
What are Psittacines frequently called due to their curved upper beak?
Hookbills
Pointedbills
Curvedbills
Beakbills
Which birds are classified as Passerine?
Parrots
Canaries and Finches
Eagles
Owls
How many toes point forward in the anisodactyl feet of passerines?
One
Two
Three
Four
How many toes point backward in the anisodactyl feet of passerines?
One
Two
Three
Four
What is a characteristic feature of Psittacines (Parrots)?
Straight upper beaks
Curved upper beaks
Flat upper beaks
Pointed upper beaks
What type of feet do Psittacines (Parrots) have?
Syndactyl feet
Zygodactyl feet
Anisodactyl feet
Heterodactyl feet
Where should the water bowl be placed to reduce the risk of fecal contamination?
On the ground
Under a perch
High enough and not under a perch
Next to the food bowl
What can cause heavy metal toxicosis in pet birds?
Ingestion of zinc or lead
Ingestion of copper or iron
Ingestion of plastic or rubber
Ingestion of wood or paper
Where are zinc or lead commonly found that can cause toxicosis in pet birds?
Cage material, toys, bells, or other household items
Food and water
Bedding and perches
Cleaning products and furniture polish
A female chicken that has not yet started to lay eggs
Hen
Pullet
Rooster
Capron
Which of the following is NOT listed as a poison ingestion risk for pet birds?
Cleaning products
Furniture polish
Fresh fruits
Perfumes
How many orders does the class Reptilia contain?
Two
Three
Four
Five
Which animals belong to the order Squamata?
Turtles and tortoises
Crocodiles and alligators
Snakes and lizards
Tuataras
Which animals belong to the order Testudines?
Snakes and lizards
Crocodiles and alligators
Turtles and tortoises
Tuataras
What does it mean for reptiles to be ectothermic?
They generate their own body heat.
They obtain heat from the environment.
They do not need heat to survive.
They can survive in any temperature.
How do reptiles cool down?
By moving into areas of direct sunlight.
By generating their own body heat.
By moving into the shade.
By drinking water.
How do reptiles obtain heat?
By moving into areas of direct sunlight.
By moving into the shade.
By generating their own body heat.
By eating food.
What is a characteristic of each reptile species regarding temperature?
Each species can survive in any temperature.
Each species has a range of temperature that is preferred.
Each species generates its own body heat.
Each species does not need heat to survive.
What do reptiles have as a protective layer over their skin?
Hair
Feathers
Scales
Bare skin
What happens to the outermost scaly layer of reptile skin?
It becomes thicker
It sheds regularly
It becomes transparent
It hardens
What happens to the skin of snakes just before they shed?
It becomes thinner
It becomes opaque
It becomes shinier
It becomes softer
What does "Dysecdysis" mean?
Respiratory problems
Digestive problems
Shedding problems
Reproductive problems
The term for a snake who is having difficulty shedding is
Foundation breeders
Foundation breeders grow meat birds only.
Foundation breeders are a part of the usda.
Poultry producers of parent flocks that produce eggs sold to hatcheries are:
Foundation Breeders
What is the cloaca in reptiles?
A cavity that contains the heart
A cavity that contains the brain
A caudal opening where the urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems empty
A cavity that contains the lungs
Why is colostrum important for newborn calfs?
Colostrum is rich in antibodies
Colostrum is high in protein for muscle growth
Colostrum is high in minerals
Colostrum is high in vitamins
What type of diet do most aquatic turtles have?
Herbivores
Omnivores
Carnivores
Frugivores
A restraint device commonly used for pigs that consists of a metal pipe with a cable loop on one end is:
halter
An important part of taking an exotic animal history is seeing a photo of the enclosure.
True
False
Canaries are
Passerine songbirds known for their singing and bright colors.
Poultry birds used for eggs
What type of food should be offered to aquatic turtles?
Fruits and nuts
Meat and bones
Green leaves, algae, fish, and invertebrates
Bread and milk
What type of diet do land turtles have?
Omnivorous
Carnivorous
Herbivorous
Insectivorous
What type of food should be offered to land turtles?
Meat and bones
Green leaves, grass, flowers, and vegetables
Fruits and nuts
Bread and milk
What do amphibians need to survive?
Dry air
Water or a humid environment
Direct sunlight
Cold temperatures
What does it mean that amphibians are ectothermic?
They generate their own heat
They obtain heat from their environment
They do not need heat
They can live in any temperature
Why do amphibians need heated (illuminated) areas in their enclosures?
To escape direct light
To stay cool
To obtain heat
To avoid water
Why do amphibians need cool areas in their enclosures?
To escape direct light
To obtain heat
To stay dry
To avoid humidity
What are the methods mentioned for verifying the presence of parasites in reptiles and amphibians?
Direct fecal examination, fecal flotation, cloacal wash
Blood test, fecal flotation, cloacal wash
Direct fecal examination, blood test, cloacal wash
Blood test, fecal flotation, urine examination
What is used in the cloacal wash procedure to obtain a diagnostic sample?
Distilled water
Saline
Alcohol
Hydrogen peroxide
How is the direct fecal examination performed in reptiles and amphibians?
In the same way as in mammals
In a different way than in mammals
Only in specialized laboratories
Using an electron microscope
What type of tube is used in bowel lavage?
Glass tube
Rigid plastic tube
Soft rubber tube
Metal tube
What is a "dewlap" in rabbits?
A special type of food for rabbits.
A type of rabbit.
A fold of skin found under the chin of female rabbits.
A type of disease in rabbits.
What term is used to refer to relating to rats?
Buck
Doe
Murine
Pups/Kits
What is the term for an intact adult male rat?
Doe
Buck
Murine
Pups/Kits
What is the term for an adult female rat?
Murine
Buck
Doe
Pups/Kits
What term is used to refer to young rats?
Murine
Buck
Doe
Pups/Kits
Passerines
Which of the following is a common health issue in pet reptiles?
Feather plucking
Metabolic bone disease
Respiratory infections
Obesity
In what animal do you draw blood from the ventral abdominal vein?
Frog
You should wear gloves while handling this animal.
Cat
Frog
Lizard
Rabbit
What is the function of the gizzard in birds?
To store food
To grind food
To digest food
To absorb nutrients
What animal drops his tail in response to predation?
Lizard
Ferret
Mice
Rat
A plastron is
Which of these is a reptile?
Salamander
Turtle
Frog
Toad
Mice are
Bovines
Rodents
Lagomorphs
Marcupials
My pet Anura is a
Frog
Gecko
Salamandar
Sheep
Frogs & toads belong in what family?
Squamata
Turtle
What animals are in the Caudata family?
Salamanders, newts, and sirens
Amphibians in the Caudata family
Gymnophiona
Snakes are
Snakes are
What do snakes eat?
Snakes feed on carbs like pasta and sourdough.
Snakes mainly eat jellyfish.
What reptile is an obligte carnivore?
Snake
Psitticinae
What animals live high in the forest?
Arctic animals
Burrowing animals
Aquatic animals
Arboreal animals
How to perform a cloacal wash.
