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Animal Care Attendant Midterm Flashcards

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What is the definition of anatomy?

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The form and structure of the body

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What is the definition of physiology?

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The function or action of each bodily component

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What is the purpose of epithelial tissue?

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Covers and lines

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What is the purpose of connective tissue?

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Provides support

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What is the purpose of muscle tissue?

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Enables movement

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What is the purpose of nervous tissue?

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Coordinating and controlling body activities

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What do we commonly administer in the hypodermic/subcutaneous space?

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Microchips, SQ fluids, vaccines, medications

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What are the 3 types of muscle tissue, and how are each controlled?

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Skeletal (voluntary), Smooth (involuntary), Cardiac (involuntary)

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List the functions of muscle tissue

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Movement, generating heat, maintaining posture

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10
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List and describe the bodies two types of immunity

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Innate - present at birth, fast-acting but non-specific
Adaptive - obtained throughout life (vaccines, illness), slow-acting but targeted

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List the health issues brachycephalic animals face

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Corneal inflammation, tear staining from improper tear draining, brachycephalic airway syndrome, misaligned teeth causing dental disease

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What are the 4 chambers of the heart?

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Right and left atrium (top), right and left ventricles (bottom)

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Why is it important to study genetics in veterinary medicine?

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To promote health of animals, to prevent disease in animals, improve breeding standards (making better choices), determine ancestry

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What factors influence an animal’s behaviour?

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Proper socialization at the appropriate age, learned behaviour of parents, genetics, health issues

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How do behaviour and personality differ?

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Behaviour - the way animals respond to a particular situation or stimulus
Personality - the individual’s consistent behaviour (ex., more curious, or timid than others of their species)

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14
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List and define the “special senses”

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Auditory - sense of hearing
Gustatory - sense of taste
Visual - sense of sight
Olfactory - sense of smell
Vestibular - Sense of equilibrium

15
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List the functions of the spinal cord and the disease most commonly associated with it

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-Transmits sensory signals from the periphery to the brain for interpretation, and transmits motor signals from the brain to the periphery.
-Degenerative Joint Disease

16
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List the major endocrine glands in the body and where they might be found

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Hypothalamus - Brain
Pituitary - Brain
Thyroid - Throat
Parathyroid - Throat
Adrenals- avbove kidneys
Pancreas - below the stomach
Gonads - testicles in scrotum, ovaries in abdomen

17
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What are the hormones produced by the gonads?

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Testosterone and Estrogen

18
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List the functions of the haircoat

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Temperature Control, camoflauge

19
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What is the average length of time it takes for a dog’s epithelial cells to change over?

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22 days

20
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List PPE items that must be worn when taking an x-ray

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Lead apron, thyroid protector, goggles, leaded gloves, dosimetry badge

21
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What are the signs of a relaxed dog?

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soft muscles of the face and mouth, normal pupils, ears forward or relaxed, neutral whiskers, natural tail​
fine with interaction and food treats

22
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What are the signs of a mildly stressed dog?

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soft muscles, mouth -maybe curled tongue tip, ​wrinkling between eyes, normal to slightly larger pupils, ​ears forward or slightly to the side or back, neutral whiskers, natural tail or ​held a little lower

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What are the signs of a moderately stressed dog?

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furrowed brow, moderately dilated pupils, ears back or down, lips back, panting, tense, fidgety​, may exhibit mixed feelings, avert eyes

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What are the signs of a severely stressed dog?

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furrowed brow; dilated pupils; ears back or down; lips back; panting; slow or frantic movements; urinating or defecating, may show defensive or offensive aggression, but usually hide and avoid​, learned helplessness​

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When will a dog wag their tail?

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When excited to interact, may not be in a positive way

26
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What is the best indicator of feline communication when it comes to body language?

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Facial expressions, posture

27
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What are the signs of a relaxed cat?

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soft muscles and face, normal pupils, soft, erect ears, neutral whiskers,​ closed mouth, softly curved tail​, will accept treats and interactions

28
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What are the signs of a mildly stressed cat?

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may have mildly dilated pupils, ears slightly to the side, legs, tails, and whiskers closer to the body​, may stay in carrier, or approach and retreat

29
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What are the signs of a moderately stressed cat?

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tail tight to body, possible twitching tip, sternal position if lying, ears to side or back,​stops exploring, refuses previously accepted food,​ often escalate to severe stress with prolonged handling

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What are the signs of a severely stressed cat?

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pupils dilated, ears and body flat, whiskers flat or forward, tail tucked or held out low, hissing or growling, teeth bared, strikes or bites​, generally shows defensive aggression or learned helplessness​

31
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What are the appropriate steps when introducing yourself to a dog?

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approach from the side, avoid direct eye contact, allow dog to sniff back of your hand, avoid touching top of their head, start scratching under ear/chest/neck/shoulders/hips, always assume they will bite

32
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What are the appropriate steps when introducing yourself to a cat?

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approach from the side, avoid direct eye contact, allow cat to relax and sniff your hand, talk gently in a calm quiet voice, gently scratch the head or cheek

33
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Why is it important to approach all friendly cats with caution?

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May become cage-aggressive and bite/scratch

34
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What is the main hormone produced by the pancreas?

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Insulin

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