Course: Veterinary Science
Test Name: 2024 Louisiana FFA Area 2 Veterinary Science CDE Written Exam
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1: What is the process of bringing up food material from the stomach to the mouth for further chewing? 
 
A     Mastication
B  X  Rumination
C     Defecation
D     Eructation

2: The most important disease is hamster enteritis, also referred to as 
 
A     snuffles
B     parvo
C     scours
D  X  wet tail

3: Which of the following is considered a core vaccine for feline patients? 
 
A  X  Feline panleukopenia
B     Feline leukemia virus
C     Feline immunodeficiency virus
D     Bordetella bronchiseptica

4: Alternative veterinary therapies include all the following except 
 
A     Physical therapy
B     Acupuncture
C  X  Antibiotics
D     Nutraceuticals

5: The V-shaped pad of the soft horn between the bars on the sole of the equine hoof is known as the 
 
A     Sole
B     White line
C     Ergot
D  X  Frog

6: The blood collection tube that has EDTA in it as an anticoagulant preserves cell morphology has what color top? 
 
A     Red
B  X  Purple
C     Blue
D     Green

7: ______________  are known as the powerhouse of the cell. 
 
A     lysosomes
B     endoplasmic reticulum
C     golgi apparatus
D  X  mitochondria

8: What describes a tumor that is not cancerous? 
 
A     Malignant
B  X  Benign
C     Metastases
D     Carcinoma

9: What does a mast cell tumor produce? 
 
A     Antioxidant
B  X  Histamine
C     Struvite
D     Chloride

10: Veterinary laws are based on: 
 
A  X  Each states Veterinary Practice Act
B     AAHA
C     OSHA
D     NAVLE

11: Which animal has the fastest heart rate? 
 
A     Cat
B     Goat
C  X  Hamster
D     Sheep

12: ______________ species of rat was the major reservoir for the black plague that killed more than one-forth of the European population during the 1300's. 
 
A     Rattus rattus
B     Rattus auratus
C  X  Rattus norvegicus
D     Rattus unguiculatus

13: A producer vaccinates his sheep with tetanus antitoxin at the time of banding. What is true about the protection of an antitoxin? 
 
A     The animal develops an active immunity against the bacterium.
B     It provides long-term protection.
C     It requires a booster vaccine in a month.
D  X  The benefit starts immediately after the injection.

14: Which organization/association was developed for the exchange of information and humane care of laboratory animals used in research? 
 
A     AMA
B     AVMA
C  X  AALAS
D     AWA

15: Which species is nocturnal? 
 
A     Rabbits
B  X  Hamsters
C     Gerbils
D     Ferrets

16: is a sudden involuntary contraction of some muscles caused by a brain disturbance. 
 
A  X  Seizure
B     Hydrocephalus
C     Hypnosis
D     Paralysis

17: Chameleons have the ability to change color by using which of the following? 
 
A     Trypsin
B  X  Melanin
C     Cortisol
D     Cobalamin

18: What term describes a disorder of unknown cause? 
 
A     Isotonic
B  X  Idiopathic
C     Infectious
D     Iatrogenic

19: Acetaminophen, or Tylenol, is toxic to animals and damages which organ? 
 
A     Heart
B  X  Kidney
C     Pancreas
D     Spleen

20: Which diagnostic test is used to determine the presence of mange mites? 
 
A  X  Skin scraping
B     Fluorescien dye
C     Excisional biopsy
D     Intradermal skin testing

21: Most human directed aggression in dogs is 
 
A     dominance
B     from abuse
C  X  fear related
D     breed related

22: Tendons connect 	to 	. 
 
A  X  muscle; bone
B     bone; bone
C     muscle; muscle
D     muscle; ligaments

23: The term ovariohysterectomy is commonly defined as 
 
A     Castration
B  X  Spay
C     De-claw
D     Tail docking

24: Which type of fracture has an angular break diagonal to the long axis? 
 
A     greenstick
B     comminuted
C  X  oblique
D     transverse

25: Floating the teeth should be part of a wellness plan for which animal? 
 
A     Cattle
B     Goats
C  X  Horses
D     Swine

26: Which term means a slower than normal heart rate but normal rhythm? 
 
A  X  Bradycardia
B     Tachycardia
C     Myocardia
D     Pericardia

27: A difficult birth is called 
 
A     Dysplasia
B     Dementia
C     Diestrus
D  X  Dystocia

28: Rabbits are used for all of the following except: 
 
A     Pets
B     Meat
C     Research
D  X  Hunting rodents

29: _______________ is the most energy demanding, stressful stage in a typical female dogs' life. 
 
A     Growth
B     Gestation
C  X  Lactation
D     Weaning

30: When selecting a pet all the following should be considered before deciding except: 
 
A     Age of pet
B     Size of pet
C     Space required for the pet
D  X  How many "likes" will it get on social media

31: Which gland produces adrenaline and epinephrine? 
 
A  X  Adrenal gland
B     Pituitary gland
C     Thyroid gland
D     Meibomian gland

32: Veterinary Client Patient Relationship satisfies all the following criteria except: 
 
A     The veterinarian has assumed responsibility of the patient regarding the health and veterinary treatment
B     The veterinarian is available for consultation
C     The veterinarian maintains medical records of the animals' treatments
D  X  The veterinarian assumes responsibility of the patient's medical bills

33: What species of animal has lobulated kidneys? 
 
A     cat
B     horse
C     dog
D  X  cow

34: What causes ringworm? 
 
A  X  fungi
B     prions
C     bacteria
D     worms

35: Birds have four types of feathers. The purpose of the down feathers is 
 
A  X  Insulation
B     Assist with flight
C     Sensory
D     Provide the bird's color

36: Which antibody does the body make in response to invading germs and is the only one that can cross the placenta? 
 
A     IgA
B     IgE
C  X  IgG
D     IgM

37: Which organ is not involved in breaking down fats? 
 
A     Pancreas
B     Liver
C     Gallbladder
 
D  X  Large intestine

38: An equine patient is undergoing surgery for an intestinal volvulus. Which of the following will the surgeon perform after removing a section of dead bowel? 
 
A     Cystocentesis
B     Abomasopexy
C  X  Anastomosis
D     Castration

39: The average gestation length of a female cat is 
 
A     45 days
B  X  65 days
C     55 days
D     75 days

40: Medical records should be competed in 
 
A  X  Blue or black ink
B     Red ink
C     Pencil so it can be easily corrected
D     Any color inks

41: What is not a characteristic of periosteum? 
 
A     Provides cells necessary to repair damage
B  X  Found at the ends of bones in the joints
C     Thin layer of connective tissue
D     Connects tendons and ligaments to bones

42: The _	regulates the commercial pet food industry and ensures that foods are uniformly labeled and marketed. 
 
A  X  AAFCO
B     OSHA
C     USDA
D     IACUC

43: The heat cycle in a female is known as 
 
A     Estrus cycle
B  X  Estrous cycle
C     Lactogenic cycle
D     Follicular cycle

44: What part of the eye contains rods and cones? 
 
A  X  Retina
B     Sclera
C     Iris
D     Pupil

45: Rickettsial diseases are transmitted by which parasite? 
 
A     Roundworms
B     Flies
C     Mosquitoes
D  X  Ticks

46: All of the following are types of restraint used on a horse except 
 
A     Pinching
B     Hobbles
C     Twitching
D  X  Nose tongs

47: In order to use the title veterinary technologist, one must 
 
A     Obtain an associate degree from an AVMA accredited school and pass the VTNE
B  X  Obtain a bachelor's degree from an AVMA accredited school and pass the VTNE
C     Obtain a job at a veterinary clinic
D     Complete an online certificate program

48: With a spinal cord injury, what deficit causes "knuckling" and the lack of awareness of where one's limbs are in space? 
 
A     Sciatic deficit
B  X  Conscious proprioceptive deficit
C     Menace reflex deficit
D     Autonomic receptive deficit

49: What should an owner avoid when managing a pet with separation anxiety? 
 
A     Food toys
B     Music
C  X  Shock collar
D     White noise machine

50: Removing the sharp edges of a horse's teeth is called 
 
A     filing
B     trimming
C  X  floating
D     curetting