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1
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A bone of the axial skeleton is

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Sacrum

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2
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List the 3 categories of head shape in dogs.

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Brachiocephalic-short and broad eg. The bulldog. Doliocephalic-long and narrow eg the saluki. Mesocephalic- normal eg the labrador.

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3
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What are the 2 main components of the skull?

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Cranium - encloses the brain.

Maxilla- forms the upper jaw and contains the nasal Chambers.

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4
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A cat that is often polydactyl is

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Maincoon

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5
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An example of a membrane pump is

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Sodium and potassium pump

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6
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An example of a simple coiled gland is

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A sudiferous gland

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7
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An example of an arangular leucocyte

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Monocyte

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8
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Basal metabolic rate is

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The amount of energy a healthy animal doing nothing uses in a day

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9
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Why does canine parvo virus attack the myocardial cells in puppies and the intestinal cells in older animals because…

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In young pups the myocardial cells are dividing rapidly and in older pups the gut cells are dividing rapidly.

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10
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Codes of practise for the welfare of animals have been produced by the Welsh government in response to the animal welfare act 2006. Which of species are covered by the codes of practice.

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Rabbits

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11
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Copper is needed within the body for

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Nerve and muscle function.

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12
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Dna

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Double helical.

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13
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Erythrocytes transport

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Gases

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14
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Erythropoiesis in horses is caused by what deficiency?

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Folic acid

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15
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Excess vit a in a cat leads to

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Calcification and exostosis.

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16
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Extracellular fluid comprises of

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Interstitial fuild and intravascular fluid

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17
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For a horse undertaking intense work what approximate percentage of total diet should be made of concentrates

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60

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18
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What is a feline disease that has no current vaccine in the UK?

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Fiv

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19
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Galvanised metal cages can lead to which toxicity in bird species?

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Zinc

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20
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How many blood groups are recognised in a horse?

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8

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21
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How many sacral vertebrae are there in the horse?

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5

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22
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How many thoracic vertebrae are there in a horse

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18

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23
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Ideal pairing for rabbits

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Neutered male with neutered female.

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24
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If a cell is placed in hypotonic solution of sodium chloride…

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Water will move into the cell by osmosis.

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25
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In cats a deficiency in what nutrient can cause retinal degeneration…

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Taurine

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26
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In Europe where is the site of implantation of a microchip in cats and dogs.

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Subcutaneously on the dorsal midline just cranial to the shoulder blades or scapula.

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27
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I’m growing animals what ratio of calcium to phosphorus should be fed?

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1:1

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28
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In the dietary control of diabetes mellitus a high fibre diet is often prescribed. The reason for this is

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To avoid rapid surges in blood glucose.

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29
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In the horse the fetlock is

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The metacarpal phalangeal joint

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30
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In the horse where are the suspensor ligaments found?

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Distal forelimb

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31
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In which bone can the medial malleolus be found?

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Tibia

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32
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In which bone of the skull is the foramen magnum found?

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Occipital

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33
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Predisposed excessive calcium supplement during pregnancy would cause

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Hypercalcaemia

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34
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Security fencing for dogs should be

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3m

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35
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Simple ciliated columnar epithelium is found lining the

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Oviducts

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36
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Simple stratified pseudostratified epithelia is found lining the

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Trachea.

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37
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Since 2012 the kc regulations states a bitch is allowed a maximum

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Of 4 litters that can be registered

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38
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Smooth muscle

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Has no visible striations

39
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Tail docking must be carried out

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By a vet surgeon before puppy is 5 days old

40
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The amount of fluid lost per day by a healthy dog or cat

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Is 1-2ml/hr

41
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The avg quantity of fluid lost per day by a healthy dog or cat…

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Is 40-60ml/kg

42
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The best approx RER in a 30kg dog in kcal is..

43
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The bones of the skull are classified as

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Flat bones

44
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The cells that break down bone to release calcium and phosperous are..

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Osteoclasts.

45
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The ceruninous gland produces…

46
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The correct dental formula for a kitten is..

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I3/3 C1/1 PM3/2

47
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The cytoplasmic organelle that receives lipid and protein packages from the endoplasmic reticulum and dispatches them to different sites both inside and outside the cell are..

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Golgi apparatus

48
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The daily fluid intake for a healthy border collie 20kg is

49
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The function of the equine guttural pouch is

50
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The glenoid cavity is found within the

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Shoulder joint

51
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The hyoid apparatus is..

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The bony sling which suspends the larynx

52
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The knee joint in the horse is the..

53
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The name for whiskers are..

54
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The only living cell in the canine and feline body with no nucleus is the..

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Erthryocyte

55
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The prefix of cartilage is..

56
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The serous membrane that lines and communicates with the abdominal cavity is the..

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Parietal peritoneum

57
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The serous membrane that lines and communicate with the diaphragm is the..

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Parietal pleura

58
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To which breed group does the weimaraner belong?

59
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Triadan numbering system is used in horses for

60
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Under pet passport scheme what is the maximum number of animals that can be transported by one person

61
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What chemical can be found in dental hygiene products?

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Chlorhexidine

62
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What dietary treatment would be advisable for animals with malapsorption and maldigestion?

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Low fat diet

63
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What does DNA profiling look at?

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Microsatellites

64
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What is a disaccharide?

65
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What is stereotypical behaviour

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Altered behaviour not normal for a species

66
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What is the most suitable clip for a competition horse in winter?

67
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What is the outermost layer of epidermis called?

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Keratinized layer.

68
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What is b12 required for?

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Erythropoiesis

69
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What isn’t a permanent branding for a horse?

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Hoof branding

70
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What would be an appropriate humidity for a vivarium housing a reptile whose natural habitat is arid?

71
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When should a rabbit eat after castration?

72
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Where can skeletal muscle be found?

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External bladder sphincter.

73
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Where is simple cuboidal epithelium found?

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Renal tubules

74
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Which dietary item if lacking in the diet of a budgerigar will cause the bird to develop hypothyroidism?

75
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What best describes areolar tissue?

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It is found beneath the skin and is used as a packing material.

76
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What can be converted into vitamin a

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Beta carotene

77
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What can flattened ears be a sign of in horse?

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Confidence

78
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What best describes the air pressure produced by an open window

79
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What best describes the ventiliation effect produced by an open window?

80
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What best describes supination of the forepaw?

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Outward rotation

81
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A pyrenean mountain dog has a

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Double dew claw

82
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What is an essential fatty acid for cats.

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Arachnidonic acid

83
Q

What is a hissing cock roach?

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Invertebrate

84
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What is not composed of hyaline cartilage?

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Epiglottis

85
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A rabbit is considered..

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Crepuscular

86
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What parasiticide is toxic to cats?

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Permethrin

87
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What pieces of welfare legislation did the animal welfare act 2006 replace?

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Protection of animals act 1911

88
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What species does not practice caecetrophy

89
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What species is best kept as a solitary animals

90
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An example of suitable location for caged bird…

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In living room away from strong sunlight

91
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What would be an ideal temperature in oC for a kennel housing a dam and her 3 day old puppies

92
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Which organelle contains digestive enzymes and is responsible for cell auto digestion?

93
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Which structures lie within the mediastinum

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Heart aorta vena cava azygous vein and oesophagus

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