Arkansas FFA Veterinary Science CDE
WildHog CDE Exam – 2017
1. The term veterinary is defined as “relating to, or being the science and art of __________, __________, or
__________ of disease and injury in animals and especially domestic animals.
a. cause, diagnosis, treatment
c. cause, cure, correction
b. diagnosis, dismissal, neglect
d. prevention, cure, alleviation
2. If a private practice veterinarian specializes in caged birds and poultry, they would be considered a(n)
__________ veterinarian.
a. marine
c. exotic
b. avian
d. feline
3. Veterinarians in __________ might work in various veterinary institutions, such as veterinary colleges
and veterinary diagnostic laboratories, providing clinical and diagnostic services.
a. regulatory practice
c. education
b. research
d. service
4. In 1866, Henry Burgh founded the first private human society in the United States, the ASPCA. What
does ASPCA stand for?
a.
b.
c.
d.
American Society for Prevention and Care of Animals
American School for Prevention and Care of Animals
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Animal Specialty Protection and Care Association
5. The study of anatomical structures with the naked eye, often by dissection is known as __________ .
a. macroscopic anatomy
c. phenotyping
b. genetics
d. physiology
6. In the integumentary system, the __________ is a superficial outermost covering of stratified squamous
epithelium.
a. dermis
c. hypodermis
b. epidermis
d. paradermis
7. In the musculoskeletal system, __________ form the junction between two or more bones.
a. bone-supports
c. joints
b. ligaments
d. tendons
8. Bones types include long, short, __________ and irregular bones.
a. curved
c. regular
b. bold
d. flat
9. The function of __________ include skeletal support for the body, protective enclosure such as the skull
for the brain, calcium regulation through hormones, and hemopoiesis, which is blood cell formation in
the body.
a. muscles
c. skin
b. bones
d. tendons
10. In the cardiovascular system, __________ are blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of
the body.
a. tendons
c. hearts
b. ligaments
d. arteries
11. Horses, dogs, cats, swine and humans are __________ , meaning they have single chambered stomachs.
a. monogastric
c. monodigestive
b. ruminant
d. mono-reticulated
12. The __________ system consists of the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands
and portions of the pancreas, gonads, placenta and gastrointestinal tract.
a. integumentary
c. reproductive
b. endocrine
d. circulatory
13. In the nervous system, the organ of special sense for smell is the __________ .
a. eye
c. ear
b. nasal cavity
d. tongue
14. In genetics, the two strands of DNA in the double helix are made up of four nucleotide bases called
adenine, thymine, __________ and guanine.
a. polynine
c. thamine
b. polymer
d. cytosine
15. The stages of meiosis include: prophase, __________ , anaphase and telephase.
a. metaphase
c. telephase
b. taraphase
d. megaphase
16. In animals, __________ are defined as individuals with common characteristics that distinguish them
from other members of their species and can be passed on to the next generation.
a. herds
c. kennels
b. breeds
d. covies
17. In dogs, Bichon Frise, Dalmatians, Poodles and Chow Chows would fit in the _________ category.
a. working dogs
c. non-sporting dogs
b. toys
d. hounds
18. Which of the following is a fine wool breed of sheep?
a. Rambouillet
c. Hampshire
b. Dorset
d. Southdown
19. Which of the following is a meat breed of goat?
a. Nubian
c. Alpine
b. Saanen
d. Spanish
20. Which of the following is considered a major mineral?
a. Selenium (Se)
c. Cobalt (Co)
b. Iron (Fe)
d. Phosphorus (P)
21. Forages, also known as __________ , consist of grasses, legumes and grain plants and provide adequate
protein, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins for maintenance of livestock.
a. concentrates
c. roughages
b. supplements
d. grainage
22. If the pair of genes for a trait are different, it is known as _________ .
a. dominant
c. homozygous
b. recessive
d. heterozygous
23. A genetic structural deformity that includes an opening in the roof of the mouth is known as _________ .
a. over-shot jaw
c. cryptorchidism
b. combined immune-deficiency
d. cleft palate
24. Which of the following is an example of a fomite that can indirectly transmit diseases?
a. gnat
c. equipment
b. instruments
d. water
25. Brucellosis in humans is know as __________ fever.
a. brucella
c. mad-cow
b. undulant
d. abortus
26. Which of the following is a common disease caused by the organism Borrelia burgdorferi, commonly
transmitted by a certain species of tick?
a. Q Fever
c. Lyme Disease
b. Listeriosis
d. Brucellosis
27. Which fungal disease is considered to be one of the most infectious diseases around the world?
a. Ringworm
c. Brucellosis
b. Rabies
d. Lyme Disease
28. Which of the following infectious disease agents is considered a germ?
a. worms
c. bacteria
b. protozoa
d. arthropods
29. An infectious disease causative agent, _________ are very small non-cellular organisms that consist
mainly of genetic material with no cellular structure and infect animal cells by highjacking the cellular
material to replicate.
a. bacteria
c. fungi
b. viruses
d. rickettsiae
30. Infectious fungal diseases may also be called __________ diseases.
a. primary
c. mycotic
b. secondary
d. rickettsiae
31. Which of the following is an example of an arthropod disease agent?
a. nematode
c. fleas
b. protozoa
d. flukes
32. Which of the following is a nematode (roundworm) that commonly infects the stomach and
intestines of ruminants?
a. trichostrongyles (hairworms)
c. hookworms
b. strongyles (bloodworms)
d. whipworms
33. Giardiasis in dogs, hexamitiasis in poultry and coccidiosis in young ruminants are all examples of
__________ diseases.
a. bacterial
c. fungal
b. protozoal
d. virus
34. The inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nasal passages is known as __________ .
a. rhinitis
c. tonsillitis
b. sinusitis
d. pneumonitis
35. The premature expelling of a fetus by a pregnant female is known as _________ .
a. metritis
c. abortion
b. rhinitis
c. retained placenta
36. An inflammation of the skin is known as ________ .
a. rhinitis
c. mastitis
b. dermatitis
d. metritis
37. Ticks are subdivided into two groups: __________ ticks and __________ ticks.
a. black; brown
c. primary; secondary
b. hard; soft
d. dominant; recessive
38. An inflammation of veins is known as _________ .
a. phlebitis
c. pericarditis
b. myocarditis
d. endocarditis
39. An inflammation of the muscle is known as __________ .
a. encephalitis
c. arthritis
b. myositis
d. meningitis
40. A bacterial infection of the external ear canal characterized by inflammation and reddening of the
epithelium, drainage, and itching is known as _________ .
a. keratitis
c. hernia
b. myositis
d. otitis externa
41. What type of animal makes up the largest percentage of private practice patients?
a. Livestock
c. Companion animals
b. Poultry
d. Exotic animals
42. A veterinarian that specializes in ophthalmology would primarily work with animals having issues
with their __________ .
a. internal organs
c. muscles
b. eyes
d. skin
43. A farmer that practices _________ encourages the humane treatment of their animals.
a. animal welfare
c. animal protection
b. animal rights
d. veterinary research
44. Another term for developmental anatomy is __________ , which is the study of the formation of the
parts of the body.
a. embryology
c. macroscopoly
b. physiology
d. biochemistry
45. The skin consists of three layers of tissue, the epidermis, the dermis and the __________ .
a. hypodermis
c. hyperdermis
b. paradermis
d. dermic-layer
46. Which of the following is NOT a muscle type?
a. smooth
c. skeletal
b. hard
d. cardiac
47. In the cardiovascular system, __________ are very small blood vessels that permit exchange of nutrients
and waste products between the blood and the tissues.
a. tendons
c. arteries
b. capillaries
d. ligaments
48. Horses, dogs, cats, swine and humans are __________ , meaning they have single chambered stomachs.
a. monogastric
c. monodigestive
b. ruminant
d. mono-reticulated
49. The four chambers to the stomach of a ruminant are the rumen, the __________ , the omasum and the
abomasum.
a. spleen
c. reticulum
b. pancreas
d. palate
50. The __________ system is involved in the production, transport, temporary storage and elimination of
urine.
a. integumentary
c. urinary
b. reproductive
d. circulatory
Arkansas FFA Veterinary Science CDE
Wild Hog Exam KEY – 2017
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. B
10. D
11. A
12. B
13. B
14. D
15. A
16. B
17. C
18. A
19. D
20. D
21. C
22. D
23. D
24. D
25. B
26. C
27. A
28. B
29. B
30. C
31. C
32. A
33. B
34. A
35. C
36. B
37. B
38. A
39. B
40. D
41. C
42. B
43. A
44. A
45. A
46. B
47. B
48. A
49. C
50. C