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Arkansas FFA Veterinary Science CDE
Northwest District Exam – 2017
1. The term veterinary is defined as “relating to, or being the science and art of __________, __________, or
__________ of disease and injury in animals and especially domestic animals.
a. cause, diagnosis, treatment
c. cause, cure, correction
b. diagnosis, dismissal, neglect
d. prevention, cure, alleviation
2. If a private practice veterinarian specializes in caged birds and poultry, they would be considered a(n)
__________ veterinarian.
a. marine
c. exotic
b. avian
d. feline
3. The term __________ is based on science and is related to the well-being and productivity of animals.
a. animal rights
c. animal productivity
b. animal protection
d. animal welfare
4. To adhere to the policies of __________, society would have to eliminate the use of animals for food,
clothing, leisure and research purposes.
a. animal welfare
c. animal rights
b. animal protection
d. veterinary research
5. The study of anatomical structures with the naked eye, often by dissection is known as __________ .
a. macroscopic anatomy
c. phenotyping
b. genetics
d. physiology
6. Another term for developmental anatomy is __________ , which is the study of the formation of the parts
of the body.
a. embryology
c. macroscopoly
b. physiology
d. biochemistry
7. The skin consists of three layers of tissue, the epidermis, the dermis and the __________ .
a. hypodermis
c. hyperdermis
b. paradermis
d. dermic-layer
8. In the musculoskeletal system, __________ connect bone to bone.
a. bone-supports
c. muscle-supports
b. ligaments
d. tendons
9. In the musculoskeletal system, __________ muscle is also engaged in involuntary movements and is
located on the heart wall to form the rhythmical patterns of the heartbeat.
a. smooth
c. cardiac
b. skeletal
d. rough
10. The __________ system consists of the heart and blood vessels.
a. lymphatic
c. integumentary
b. musculoskeletal
d. cardiovascular
11. Functions of the __________ system include distribution of oxygen, nutrients and hormones to all organs
of the body, collection of waste and transportation of that waste to the proper excretory organs.
a. circulatory
c. musculoskeletal
b. integumentary
d. digestive
12. The four chambers to the stomach of a ruminant are the rumen, the __________ , the omasum and the
abomasum.
a. spleen
c. reticulum
b. pancreas
d. palate
13. The __________ system consists of the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands
and portions of the pancreas, gonads, placenta and gastrointestinal tract.
a. integumentary
c. reproductive
b. endocrine
d. circulatory
14. Genetics is the study of __________ , which involves investigation of the structure, function and
transmission of the units of inheritance from the parent to the offspring.
a. reproduction
c. inheritance
b. animal health
d. genomes
15. The stages of meiosis include: prophase, __________ , anaphase and telephase.
a. metaphase
c. telephase
b. taraphase
d. megaphase
16. In dogs, Boxers, Mastiffs, Siberian Huskeys and Great Pyrenees would fit in the __________ category.
a. hounds
c. non-sporting dogs
b. herding dogs
d. working dogs
17. Which of the following is an example of a longhaired cat?
a. Maine Coon
c. American shorthair
b. Russian Blue
d. Siamese
18. Which of the following is a medium wool breed of sheep?
a. Rambouillet
c. Corriedale
b. Merino
d. Suffolk
19. Which of the following is a dairy breed of goat?
a. Nubian
c. Boer
b. Angora
d. Spanish
20. Which of the following is a light horse breed?
a. Arabian
c. Welsh
b. Shetland
d. Percheron
21. Which of the following is considered a major mineral?
a. Zinc (Zn)
c. Flouride (F)
b. Magnesium (Mg)
d. Copper (Cu)
22. Micro-minerals are also known as __________ minerals because they are needed by animals in small
quantities.
a. sparce
c. minimal
b. trace
d. zero
23. The genetic make-up for a single trait of an individual is called its __________ .
a. genotype
c. dominant trait
b. phenotype
d. recessive trait
24. An example of a genetic structural deformity is cryptorchidism, which means __________ .
a. absence of immune response
b. lack of opening in the rectum
c. failure of a testicle to descend into the scrotum
d. large abdomen, short legs, abnormal head
25. A genetic structural deformity that includes an opening in the roof of the mouth is known as _________ .
a. over-shot jaw
c. cryptorchidism
b. combined immune-deficiency
d. cleft palate
26. Which of the following is a bacterial disease found worldwide wherever livestock are produced,
caused by the bacteria Bacillus anthracis?
a. Brucellosis
c. Anthrax
b. Campylobacteriosis
d. Leptospirosis
27. Which of the following diseases is also known as parrot fever and is primarily a disease of birds
caused by a bacteria and transmitted through the feces?
a. Chlamydiosis
c. Erysipelas
b. Cat Scratch Disease
d. Leptospirosis
Answer: A
28. Which disease, commonly known as “rabbit fever” is caused by a bacteria, transmitted to humans by
direct contact with tissues, fluids, or feces from infected rabbits.
a. Lyme Disease
c. Encephalitis
b. Tularemia
d. Brucellosis
29. Which of the following infectious disease agents is considered a germ?
a. worms
c. bacteria
b. protozoa
d. arthropods
30. An infectious disease causative agent, _________ are very small non-cellular organisms that consist
mainly of genetic material with no cellular structure and infect animal cells by highjacking the cellular
material to replicate.
a. bacteria
c. fungi
b. viruses
d. rickettsiae
31. The infectious disease agent _________ are transmitted when ticks and sucking lice feed on the animal.
a. bacteria
c. viruses
b. fungi
d. rickettsiae
32. Worms (nematodes, tapeworms, flukes) infect the skin, _________ system and circulatory system of
animals.
a. lymphatic
c. muscular
b. integumentary
d. digestive
33. The inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract which is composed of stomach and intestines is known
as __________ .
a. Clostridia
c. Gastroenteritis
b. Parvovirus
d. Leptospirosis
34. Giardiasis in dogs, hexamitiasis in poultry and coccidiosis in young ruminants are all examples of
__________ diseases.
a. bacterial
c. fungal
b. protozoal
d. virus
35. The premature expelling of a fetus by a pregnant female is known as _________ .
a. metritis
c. abortion
b. rhinitis
d. retained placenta
36. An inflammatory condition involving mammary glands or udder tissue that usually occurs during
lactation is known as _________ .
a. metritis
c. abortion
b. rhinitis
d. mastitis
37. An inflammation of the heart muscle is known as __________ .
a. phlebitis
c. pericarditis
b. myocarditis
d. endocarditis
38. An inflammation of the brain tissue is known as __________ .
a. encephalitis
c. arthritis
b. myositis
d. meningitis
39. Cattle and horses can usually get enough __________ from roughages, such as pasture grasses and hay, if
they are of good quality.
a. salt
c. water
b. calcium
d. energy
40. In animals, _________ is essential for organ structure, nutrient transport and energy utilization.
a. zinc
c. phosphorus
b. calcium
d. protein
41. Grass tetany results from a __________ deficiency.
a. phosphorus
c. zinc
b. magnesium
d. copper
42. After calving, an animal with loss of appetite, depression and sometimes muscle tremors and
grinding of teeth are signs of __________ .
a. grass tetany
c. protein deficiency
b. taurine deficiency
d. milk fever
43. Cats require the amino acid __________ in their diets and can develop a deficiency if they only eat dog
food for extended periods causing blindness and a weakening of the heart muscle.
a. taurine
c. cytosine
b. guanine
d. tyrosine
44. In cattle and horses, __________ may result from improper feeding (usually overfeeding) which can
produce bacterial toxins that inhibit circulation to the hoof area and cause inflammation, pain and
lameness.
a. colic
c. bloat
b. founder
d. grass tetany
45. In cattle, when one ovarian follicle develops and matures but forms a fluid-filled cyst which fails to
ovulate and release the ovum, it is known as __________ .
a. cystic ovaries
c. ovariaitis
b. cystic sperm cells
d. abortion
46. The condition of difficult or impossible birth is known as __________ .
a. dystocia
c. birth
b. parturition
d. abortion
47. Which of the following is NOT a major type of insecticide that causes problems in animals?
a. organophosphorus compounds
c. carbamate compounds
b. chemical diasolutions
d. pyrethrin
48. The wild black cherry tree contains high levels of __________ , which blocks the use of oxygen by cells of
the body.
a. arsenic
c. nitrates
b. cyanide
d. oleander
49. When animals are exposed to cold weather for prolonged period of time, they develop hypothermia if
their body temperature decreases below __________ degrees F.
a. 100
c. 98
b. 90
d. 95
50. In animals, __________ therapy complements drugs and surgery in the treatment of musculoskeletal
and nervous system diseases and assists in improving normal function of muscles and nerves.
a. drug and chemical
c. physical
b. nutritional
d. supportive
Arkansas FFA Veterinary Science CDE
Northwest District Exam – 2017 KEY
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. D
11. A
12. C
13. B
14. C
15. A
16. D
17. A
18. D
19. A
20. A
21. B
22. B
23. A
24. C
25. D
26. C
27. A
28. B
29. B
30. B
31. D
32. D
33. C
34. B
35. C
36. D
37. B
38. A
39. D
40. C
41. B
42. D
43. A
44. B
45. A
46. A
47. B
48. B
49. B
50. C