veterinary science midterm practice – Flashcards
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The research in biosecurity involves the whole food chain as researchers need to understand how biological agents might be introduced into not only human food, but also into animal food. True false
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true
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Some dogs may inherit a susceptibility to epilepsy true false
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true
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When a disease is acute, what does this mean?
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it comes on suddenly
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The time from when an animal is first infected to the time when symptoms first appear is known as what?
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the incubation period
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A characteristic symptom of gout is what?
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inflammation in the joints
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With gastric distention, a horse's stomach can rupture if treatment is not in time.
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true
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When no cause is found for recurring seizures, the animal is said to have symptomatic or secondary epilepsy.
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false
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The term farrier was used for individuals who cared for which animals?
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horses
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About how many genes have been mapped for cattle?
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20,000
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In the past, people believed that animals did not feel pain in the same way that humans did.
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true
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The first veterinary school was established in which country?
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france
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Using soil and natural vegetation in zoo enclosures is most likely to cause what problem?
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sanitation issues
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Colic in horses can range from mild cases to fatal ones. true false
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true
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Which bodily system coordinates the actions of the animals and sends messages from one part of the body to another?
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nervous system
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The Amazon parrot can live about how long?
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100 years
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There are very few difference between treating domesticated animals like dogs and cats and treating exotic animals. true false
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false
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Veterinary ethics are of little concern to today's scientist since they've been around so long. true false
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false
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Veterinarians who specialize in birds are often referred to as herp veterinarians. true false
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false
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What invention helped push the study of animals further and advanced our knowledge of animal diseases?
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microscope
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In 2006, about seventy-five of veterinarians in the United States were employed where?
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In private or group practice
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Ancient art from Native Americans and Egyptians show people caring for animals. true false
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true
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FeLV affects which species of animal?
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cats
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The gastrointestinal system digests ingested food and gets rid of any wastes after the food is digested. true false
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true
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It is fairly easy to gain admittance to a veterinary graduate program in the United States. true false
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false
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Who was the first person to record the use of dissection to study animals?
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Alcmaeon
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Which bodily system is involved with the secretion of hormones?
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endocrine system
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Herpetology is the study of what?
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reptiles
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Aspergillosis can infect the embryos inside of egg shells. true false
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true
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FeLV is what kind of illness?
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virus
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Captive animals face the risk of being exposed to diseases from other animals and from humans that they have no immunity to. true false
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true
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The rabies virus is most commonly transferred through what?
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saliva
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The first veterinary school in the United States was located in which state?s
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iowa
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About how many cats suffer from diabetes?
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1 in 400
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Myocarditis is an inflammation of what?
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the heart
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Colic is a pain in what area of the body?
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stomach
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Parrots tend to be white to black in color. true false
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false
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What is the most common cause of Salmonella infections?
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poultry products
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Hip dysplasia tends to occur in smaller, lighter breeds in both dogs and cats. true false
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false
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Many countries have regulations and policies that govern the study of animals and any testing done on them. true false
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true
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Cats do not experience seizures, but dogs do. true false
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false
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Septicemia occurs when bacteria enters what?
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blood
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The pseudorabies virus (PRV) has played an important role for veterinary scientists in the development of genetically modified vaccines to help prevent diseases. true false
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true
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EPM in horses is caused by what?
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protozoa
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Hip dysplasia is an abnormal growth of the bones of the hip joint. true false
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true
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Zoos are turning to video cameras and other remote observation to keep an eye on the animals. true false
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true
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Although pigs can transmit diseases to humans, horses pose no threat to humans. true false
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false
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What is a common symptom of hypothyroidism?
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hair loss
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Veterinary medicine focuses on the application of knowledge and techniques to particular animals. true false
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true
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Who called people who cared for animals "veterinarius"?
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columella
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Which of these animals is most likely to be infected with rabies in the United States?
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bat
