WorksheetsHippology Quiz 1
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 34mins
What is the name of the membrane that covers the outside of muscles?
Tendons
Fascia
Peritoneum
Cartilage
The most important muscle responsible for respiration is:
Diaphragm
Intercostal muscles
Lungs
Abdominal muscles
Which of the following is not recognized as a color of a registered Arabian horse?
Bay
Brown
Chestnut
White
What is the term for an infection transmissible, under natural conditions, from animals to humans?
Pandemic
Epidemic
Transanimosis
Zoonosis
Which of these fills the cavities of bones?
Bile
Blood
Marrow
Melanin
Which is a macromineral?
Zinc
Selenium
Calcium
Magnesium
Which of these describes the paso, the natural gait of both the Paso Fino and the Peruvian Paso?
Two-beat lateral gait
Two-beat diagonal gait
Four-beat lateral gait
Four-beat diagonal gait
Which of the following criteria for semen evaluation evaluates the shape of the sperm cells?
A. Concertation
B. Motility
C. Morphology
D. Volume
Which of the following is not expected to happen within the first 3 hours of a foal’s life?
It should stand
It should pass the meconium
It should nurse
All should happen within 3 hours
Which of the following is the function of the broad ligament?
Holds the scapula to the vertebral column
Is part of the bowstring effect
Suspends the uterus within the body cavity
Attaches the sacrum to the pelvis
Which of the following is the first step in treating an abscess?
Soak the area in Epsom salt
Administer bute
Open the affected area and allow it to drain
Antibiotics
Which of these identifies a voluntary type of muscle?
Cardiac
Respiratory
Skeletal
Smooth
Which of these systems is responsible for the chemical control of the body?
Endocrine
Integumentary
Muscular
Reproductive
The disease characterized by muscle mass being broken down after strenuous exercise is:
Azoturia
Tying up
Exertional rhabdomyolysis
All of the above
The endometrium is the mucosal lining of which organ?
Epididymis
Vagina
Testicle
Uterus
Which of the following can negate an Equine Activity Liability law?
The rider choosing to not wear a helmet
The stable owner only posting the sign at one location
Negligence by the horse owner
Workers that have less than one year of horse experience
Parrot mouth, or overshot jaw, is a conformation defect involving which bone?
Maxilla
Mandible
Temporal bone
Scapula
An inflammation of the tarsal synovial membrane on the inside front portion of the joint causing a noticeable swelling is referred to as what?
Bog spavin
Bone spavin
Thoroughpin
Road gall
Which is the primary means through which parasites are spread?
Water
Manure
Soil
Feed
At which age do the permanent 1st premolars erupt?
1 to 2 months
5 to 6 months
1 to 2 years
5 to 6 years
The correct equine vertebral formula is:
C. C7, T18, L6, S5, Ca15-21
B. C7, T18, L5, S5, Ca15-21
C. C7, T18, L6, S6, Ca15-21
D. C7, T13, L5, S5, Ca15-21
Which is not a type of Buckskin or Dun horse?
Grulla
Red dun
Gold dun
Brindle dun
Which is an example of an endocrine tissue?
Pancreas
Testes
Salivary glands
Both A and B
What are Type IIB muscle fibers used for?
Speed at longer distances
Short and very fast bursts of energy
Endurance
Trail riding
What term describes a horse with a stride that is short, quick, high, and often choppy?
Springy
Trappy
Suspension
Elegant
What kind of worm can be passed to a foal from the mare through her milk supply?
Strongyloides westeri
Parascaris equorum
Oxyuris equi
Anoplocephala perfoliata
When introducing new horses into a herd, biosecurity measures would include isolation the new horses for a minimum of how many days?
7 days
10 days
30 days
14 days
What is applied to pastures to adjust the soil pH?
Phosphorus
Lime
Potash
Nitrogen
Epinephrine is a very important hormone for the horse in stress situations and is produced by which organ?
Pineal gland
Kidneys
Pituitary gland
Adrenal gland
How many chambers is the heart composed of?
2
3
4
6
The periople is located:
At the frog
Along the white line
Along the coronary band
Inside the sole
What is the term for a bit with a straight bar mouthpiece?
Dr. Bristol
French link
Mullen mouth
Slow twist
Which type of cell is mainly responsible for spermatozoa development?
Sertoli
Epithelial
Leydig
Ova
Which condition is the most common cause of abortions, stillbirths, and deaths of foals soon after birth?
Septicemia
Infection
Suffocation
Influenza
Which of these plants are toxic to horses?
Horsetail
Nightshade
Johnson grass
All of the above
The degree of flexion of the joints of the legs during movement is known as:
Action
Flare
Engagement
Roll
The hip joint is an example of a ______ joint.
Ball and socket
Hinge
Pivot
Plane
A heart rate of 45 to 60 beats per minute would indicate:
Elevated heart rate for a newborn foal
Resting rate for an adult horse
Adult horse during exercise
Resting heart rate of a newborn foal
This disease is also known as Megacolon:
Hemophilia
Lethal white foal syndrome
Severe combined immunodeficiency
Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis
Which type of hay is highest in calcium and protein?
Mixed hay
Grass hay
Legume hay
Timothy hay
Which tendon runs over the distal sesamoid?
Deep flexor tendon
Extensor tendon
Superficial sesamoidian tendon
Superficial flexor tendon
What is the minimum amount of forage required by a 1,000 pound horse?
5 to 10 pounds/day
35 to 40 pounds/day
15 to 20 pounds/day
45 to 50 pounds/day
Which two bones come together to form the point of the shoulder?
Humerus and radius
Radius and ulna
Carpus and scapula
Scapula and humerus
Where would you find the Purkinje fibers?
In the eye
In the kidney
In the testicle
In the heart
Name the hardest working joint in the horse’s body.
Stifle
Hock
Shoulder
Sacroiliac
The skeletal system of the horse functions as:
Levers, stores minerals, blood cell formation
Levers, protects organs, regulates sodium levels
Provides framework for muscles, protects organs, and filters fluid
Stores minerals and releases hormones for growth
Which is not one of the key reference points when conducting body condition scoring?
Withers
Ribs
Tailhead
Abdomen
What is the best way to manage manure to prevent non-point source pollution?
Composting
Pile on a slope
Place in landfill
Spread on pastures
Extensor muscles and tendons on the front legs do what?
Flex the leg
Straighten the leg
Provide cushion for landing
None of the above
These endoparasites generally affect horses that are less than 1 year of age, as adult horses seem to develop immunity to these parasites as they get older:
Small strongyles
Ascarids
Oxyuris
Habronema
What type of organs are the eyes, ears, and nose?
Alimentary
Sensory
Digestive
Excretory
Where did the Connemara breed originate?
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
What type of stall bedding would be a good choice for a horse with heaves or horse owners with allergies?
Shredded newspaper
Chopped oats
Flax straw
Wood shavings
What is the term for the accumulation of excessive synovial fluid in the joint capsule of the fetlock?
Fetlockitis
Bog spavin
Wind puffs
Sesamoiditis
The suspensory apparatus is important for holding which joint?
Stifle
Hock
Coffin
Fetlock
Which part of the digestive tract has the largest capacity?
Colon
Esophagus
Small intestine
Stomach
If a stallion that is heterozygous for a specific trait is bred to a mare that is also heterozygous for the same trait, what is the chance that the offspring will be homozygous?
25%
50%
75%
0%
Which term describes the site on the ovary where ovulation occurs?
Ovulation spot
Ovulation divot
Ovulation foramen
Ovulation fossa
Which enzyme is produced in the fundus of the stomach and helps break down proteins?
Hydrochloric acid
Pepsin
Lysine
Amylase
Which of these happens at the end of the first stage of parturition?
The cervix dilates
The foal is expelled
The first water bag breaks
The mare walks the stall anxiously
Which of these matings would be most likely to result in a palomino foal?
Palomino x Palomino
Chestnut x Palomino
Palomino x Cremello
Chestnut x Cremello
Which of the following is not considered a nuisance habit?
Stall walking
Pawing
Cribbing
Tail rubbing
What is another term for aerophagia?
Pneumovagina
Heaves
Windsucking
Roaring
What is the third set of incisors called?
Cups
Centrals
Caps
Corners
What does body condition scoring analyze?
Overall weight
Fat deposition
Muscle quality
Aerobic fitness
Equine sweat is said to be hypertonic. What does this mean?
It contains sodium
It contains potassium
It can lead to muscle weakness with substantial sweat loss
All of the above
When a stimulus causes a horse to respond in a manner that has been taught through practice, it is called a:
Controlled stimulus
Conditioned stimulus
Created stimulus
Coordinated stimulus
Treatment for what external parasite includes ear nets and petroleum jelly in the ears?
Face flies
Buffalo gnats
Mosquitoes
None of the above
