Lab final

Question 1

definition of the word histology

Answer 1

the study of tissue

Question 2

what is the function of ribosomes

Answer 2

make proteins

Question 3

which layer of skin lies deep to the basement membrane

Answer 3

dermis

Question 4

what is deep to both layers of skin

Answer 4

hypodermis

Question 5

what layer of skin is found in shed skin (like a snake)

Answer 5

stratum corneum

Question 6

primary hair is….

Answer 6

the top coat

Question 7

secondary hair is….

Answer 7

undercoat

Question 8

tactile hair is….

Answer 8

whickers

Question 9

what are porcupine quills made of?

Answer 9

keratin

Question 10

what is the function of contour feathers

Answer 10

form most of the surface of the bird, streamlining it for flight and waterproofing

Question 11

funtion of down feathers

Answer 11

thermal regulation

Question 12

which portion of the claw in this digram is made of bone

Answer 12

distal phalanx

middle phalanx

Question 13

which part should you avoid cutting through during a nail trim

Answer 13

corium or “quick”

Question 14

most dogs and cats have ____ on each front foot and _____ on each back foot

Answer 14

5 & 4

Question 15

animals with more than normal number of toes on any foot are referred to as____

Answer 15

polydactyl

Question 16

antlers are made of

Answer 16

bone

Question 17

horns are made of

Answer 17

keratin