Question Set 20 Flashcards
What structures increase the surface area of the small intestine and increase absorption?
Microvilli
What organisms grow rapidly in water high in nitrates and phosphates?
Bluegreen algae
What tool is used to help locate an area of damage or injury in the foot?
Hoof testers
What is purpose of adding shanks to the mouthpiece of a bit?
To create leverage (or allows the bit to apply pressure)
Of the internal parasites, which one is the most significant and most common?
Strongyles (bloodworms)
What is the term for an enlargement of the ligament, tendon sheath or skin below the point of the hock?
Curb
What is the primary goal of a pleasure saddle?
Comfort
Approximately how much feed material is contained in the large colon of an average horse?
14-16 gallons (86 quarts)
To provide a safe interior in a horse trailer what should be on the side walls, partitions and front of the manger to prevent injuries?
Padding
When excessive amounts of carbohydrate are eaten, what acid accumulates in the hindgut?
Lactic acid
What bone is affected by laminitis?
P3, pedal or coffin
What is the most desirable material for building stalls?
wood
Who is quoted as saying “The outside of the horse is good for the inside of a man?”
Will Rogers
What is the average length of stride of a horse’s canter?
10-15 feet
What face marking is characterized by a small patch of white hair located on the forehead?
Star
