Download SA Written Exam 2006

2006 Minnesota FFA
State Small Animal Written Exam
1. The cerebrum is responsible for
a. Voluntary movement
b. Involuntary movement
c. Connects the brain to the spinal cord
d. Equilibrium.
2. The structures that carry the genes are
a. Zygotes
b. Gametes
c. Genes
d. Chromosomes
3. The average adult cat sleeps ______ hours per day.
a. 14 – 16
b. 16 – 18
c. 18 – 20
d. 20 – 22
4. Kindling is the term used for the ____________ in rabbits.
a. birth process
b. gestation process
c. mating process
d. weaning process
5. When both genes are the same, BB or bb, it is
a. Heterozygous
b. Homozygous
c. Monohybrid
d. Dominant
6. A pneumatic bone contains _____________ that connect with the exterior.
a. bone marrow
b. hollow space.
c. sinus
d. tendons
7. Joints that allow movement in one plane only are _________ joints.
a. saddle
b. pivot
c. hinge
d. gliding
8. The outer most layer of skin is called the
a. germinativum.
b. Endodermis.
c. Corneum.
d. Fascia.
9. ___________ glands secrete oily substances.
a. Mammary
b. Sweat
c. Sebaceous
d. Mucus
10. A method for generating unlimited copies of any fragment of DNA
a. Multiple alleles.
b. PCR.
c. Transcription.
d. Translation.
11. Which of the following fish are top feeders in an aquarium?
a. Tiger Barb
b. Red-Tailed Shark
c. Plecostomus
d. Black Moor Goldfish
12. A smooth muscle cell is
a. spindle shaped.
b. rectangular shaped.
c. elongated shaped.
d. square shaped.
13. The muscle directly initiating movement is called the
a. opponent.
b. Adversary.
c. Antagonist.
d. Agonist.
14. Activated charcoal in a filtration system is an example of
a. organic filtration.
b. mechanical filtration.
c. chemical filtration.
d. biological filtration.
15. The ring like smooth muscle called a sphincter at the caudal end of the uterus is the
a. ovary.
b. Uterus.
c. Cervix.
d. Oviduct.
16. Sperm are deposited by the male in to the __________ of the female.
a. ovary
b. oviduct
c. uterus
d. vagina
17. How can pet food companies validate nutritional claims for their products?
a. animal feeding trials
b. dockside inspection
c. list ingredients on the label
d. use FDA terminology
18. The incubation period for cockatiel eggs ranges from ___ to ____ days.
a. 16, 18
b. 18, 20
c. 20, 22
d. 22, 24
19. Which of the following are by-products used in making pet foods?
a. kidneys, spleen and teeth.
b. Lungs, kidneys and spleen.
c. Hair, lungs, and kidneys.
d. Lungs, spleen and teeth.
20. The cerebellum is responsible for
a. voluntary movement
b. involuntary movement
c. connects the brain to the spinal cord
d.equilibrium.
21. The effects of some gene alleles are hidden or overpowered by others. These are
a. Sex linked
b. Recessive
c. Variant hybrids
d. Dominant
22. Cooking ingredients at high temperatures allows the company to use ___ animals.
a. 2-d
b. 3-d
c. 4-d
d. 5-d
23. A goiter may result from the lack of _____________ in the diet.
a. phosphorus
b. vitamin C
c. vitamin A
d. iodine
24. Unhealthy hair or wool may be caused by ___________ in the animal’s diet.
a. lack of fatty acids
b. excess fat
c. lack of iron
d. excess carbohydrates
25. _______, canary seed and oats make up the basis for most bird’s seed mix.
a. Sunflower seed
b. Safflower seed
c. Millet
d. Buckwheat
26. Amino acids are the building blocks of ___________.
a. carbohydrates
b. fats
c. proteins
d. vitamins
27. _________ shampoo is used for dogs who may have an allergic reaction to chemicals
in a particular product.
a. Conditioning
b. Flea and Tick
c. Hypo-allergenic
d. Medicated
28. A, D, E and ______ are fat soluble vitamins.
a. B complex
b. C
c. folate
d. K
29.The phenotype of an animal is
a. All the genes possessed by the animal
b. The union of gametes carrying different alleles
c. The physical appearance of an animal
d. The term used to describe a heterozygous condition
30.How many days on average is the estrus cycle for cats?
a. 10
b. 14
c. 25
d. 35
31.Too much fat in the diet may result in problems with which 2 organs?
a. spleen and stomach
b. stomach and liver
c. liver and kidneys
d. kidneys and brain
32.The major nutrient found in soybean meal is
a. carbohydrates.
b. fat.
c. protein.
d. water.
33. The passing of traits from parents to offspring is
a. Genetic engineering
b. Heredity
c. Embryo transfer
d. Mutation
34. Heartworm is transmitted to dogs and cats by what vector?
a. flies
b. fleas
c. gnats
d. mosquitoes
35. A roundworm is an example of a
a. cestode.
b. nematode.
c. protozoa.
d. trematode.
36. What is the average gestation period for dogs?
a. 60 days
b. 63 days
c. 66 days
d. 69 days
37. How many larva stages does a hookworm have?
a. 5
b. 4
c. 3
d. 2
38. The anchorworm on a fish
a. appears as small bumps on the sides.
b. is leaf shaped.
c. affects the liver.
d. hangs on the sides.
39. ____________ is an important part of parasite control.
a. Sanitation
b. Fumigation
c. Extermination
d. Aeration
40. The quick of the nail is composed of
a. epithelial cells.
b. red blood cells.
c. keratin.
d. subcutaneous tissue.
41. Bacteria come in the following shapes
a. rods, cones, and spheres.
b. rods, spheres and spirals.
c. spheres, cones and spirals.
d. cones, spirals and commas.
42. Late stage Feline calicivirus is characterized by
a. bloody diarrhea.
b. vomiting.
c. depression.
d. ulcers in the mouth.
43. What type of brush could you use when brushing a short-haired cat?
a. Pin brush
b. Rubber brush
c. Dandy brush
d. Body brush
44. Which of the following is an example of bacteria caused disease?
a. hepatitis
b. ringworm
c. rabies
d. salmonella
45. Which of the following is an example of a working breed of dogs?
a. Dachshund
b. English Springer Spaniel
c. Llhasa Apso
d. Rottweiler
46. Which of the following is an example of a virus caused disease?
a. hepatitis
b. ringworm
c. salmonella
d. ich
47. After shampooing a dog which of the following would you use crème rinse on?
a. Cocker Spaniel
b. German Shepherd
c. Schnauzer
d. Siberian Husky
48. Which of the following is an example of a fungus caused disease?
a. hepatitis
b. ringworm
c. rabies
d. salmonella
49. The foaming power in a shampoo comes from the
a. stabilizers.
b. conditioners.
c. thickeners.
d. surfactants.
50. Miniature and small rabbits can be kept in wire cages that are
a. 24” wide, by 24” long, and 14” high.
b. 24” wide, by 36” long, and 14: high.
c. 24” wide, by 36” long, and 18” high.
d. 24” wide, by 48” long, and 18” high.