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Question 1

which term relates to structures closest to the trunk?

Answer 1

proximal

Question 2

the under surface of the hind paw is described as?

Answer 2

plantar

Question 3

which is the most rostral structure?
ear
tail
zygomatic arch
or 
foramen magnum?

Answer 3

zygomatic arch

Question 4

salt is an electrolyte which dissolves into ions in water. which anion is found in common salt?

Answer 4

chloride

Question 5

what proportion of total body weight is found within cells?

Answer 5

66%

Question 6

how much fluid does an animal lose per day through respiration?

Answer 6

20ml/kg/24 hours

Question 7

a solution which exerts a higher osmotic pressure than body fluid is?

Answer 7

hypertonic

Question 8

ATP is formed within cells by which organelle?

Answer 8

mitachondria

Question 9

which organelle is responsible for the transport of materials around the cell?

Answer 9

endoplasmic reticulum

Question 10

the type of epithelium found lining blood vessels is?

Answer 10

simple squamous epithelium

Question 11

which organ is retroperitoneal?

Answer 11

kidney

Question 12

the pleura lining the inside of the ribcage is called?

Answer 12

costal pleura

Question 13

the bones that form intramembranous ossifications are?

Answer 13

splanchic bones

Question 14

the long thin skull of an animal such as a borzoi can be described as?

Answer 14

doliocephalic

Question 15

the fabellae are located?

Answer 15

adjacent to the stifle

Question 16

the greater trochanter is found?

Answer 16

lateral aspect of the proximal femur

Question 17

the prime protractor of the forelimb is?

Answer 17

brachiocephalicus

Question 18

type of muscle that is also described as striated muscle?

Answer 18

skeletal

Question 19

what is meant by prehension?

Answer 19

pick up food

Question 20

hydrochloric acid is produced by what cells?

Answer 20

parietal cells

Question 21

which term means the same as poikilothermic?

Answer 21

ectothermic

Question 22

if the rectal route cannot be used for taking a body temperature, what other location can be used?

Answer 22

ear canal

Question 23

the word triage refers to?

Answer 23

prioritising cases for treatment

Question 24

what is a biguanide?

Answer 24

used to clean wounds, chlorhexidine

Question 25

what is the quarrentine period for animals entering the uk without a pet passport?

Answer 25

6 months

Question 26

what is the name of the organisation that recognises and classifies pedigree cat breeds in the uk?

Answer 26

governing council of cat fancy (GCCF)

Question 27

how much vitamin C should guinea pigs have a day?

Answer 27

50mg

Question 28

what is vitamin A also known as?

Answer 28

retinol

Question 29

what weight should a kitten have reached by the time it is weaned?

Answer 29

600g-1000g

Question 30

the term that describes an animal which has 2 different alleles for the same gene?

Answer 30

heterozygous

Question 31

how long can a parrott live for?

Answer 31

40-50 years

Question 32

bacteria with a curved rod shape can be classed as?

Answer 32

bacilli

Question 33

latin name for the flea?

Answer 33

ctenocephalides felis , canis

Question 34

latin name for the canine biting louse?

Answer 34

trichodectes

Question 35

the mite responsible for scaly legs in caged birds?

Answer 35

cnemidocoptes

Question 36

what is walking dandruff?

Answer 36

cheyletiella

Question 37

which parasite could potentially induce abortion in pregnant women?

Answer 37

toxoplasma gondii