ansc 2330 exam 2

Birds have a two part stomach. the first part is called the proventriculus, which secretes chemicals that aid in digestion. the second part is called the gizzard, which absorbs the food.

false

because birds have a high rate of metabolism, they require less food per unit of body weight than larger animals

false

• they require more food

when trimming wings on a bird, it is preferred to trim just one wing

false

male ferrets are seasonally polyestrous and may have two litters per year

true

male ferrets are called jobs, females are jills, and young are kits

true

many diseases of exotics occur because of poor nutrition and poor husbandry

true

the musky odor of ferrets is primarily from their anal glands

false

anatomy is the branch of science that relates to functions of various body parts with special emphasis on the processes of creating developing, and sustaining life

false

puppies have more teeth than kittens, but as adults, dogs have fewer teeth than cats

false

arteries are thin-walled blood vessels; veins are thick walled

false

the reproductive physiology of bitches differs from most other mammals in having estrous cycles with long periods of ovarian inactivity between cycles

true

prostatic diseases are uncommon in older intact male dogs

false

the most common method of preventing estrous cycles in cats is to surgically remove their ovaries and uterus

true

postural signals of the submissive animal include those that make the animal appear as large as possible

true

barking among dogs is an auditory signal having but one meaning

false

it is impossible to disrupt indoor elimination during the act and take the puppy to the preferred elimination area, it is best to punish the puppy after elimination has ceased

false

most dog bites occur outside the owners place of residence

false

through selective breeding, humans have developed breeds of dogs for specific purposes. dogs are easier to train when the training is relevant to the job for which the breed was developed

true

social skill training with a puppy or a kitten are more effective after the eyes and ears open

true

if a dog is aggressive or fearful, it is best not to stare them in the eyes

true

separation anxiety occurs when a dog is not dependent enough on its owner

false

the prognosis of a behavioral modification treatment depends on owners level of commitment

true

when choosing a snake for a pet a poisonous snake is a good choice for a new snake owner

false

the reasons for not keeping a captive bird in the kitchen include

a. fumes from gas stove

b. fumes from overheated teflon pans

c. fumes from certain cooked foods

d. all of the above

d

the inspiratory phase of respiration in a bird is

a. active

b. passive

c. neither

d. both

b

metabolic bone disease is commonly seen in young iguanas provided

a. diet high in calcium

b. diet low in calcium

c. an inappropriate wavelength of light to synthesize vitamin d3

d. b and c

D

which statement is true concerning ecdysis?

a. is not dependent on humidity and environmental temperature

b. incomplete shed in snakes can result in cloudy eyes

c. starts at the tail in snakes and progresses to the head

d. a and b

B

the best method of feeding captive snakes is

a. stunned prey

b. live prey

c. dead prey

d. all are equally acceptable

C

ferrets are

a. herbivores

b. carnivores

c. omnivores

d. granivores

B

disease prevention in ferrets is best effected by providing the ferret

a. nutritionally balanced diet

b. noninjuries living environment

c. routine veterinary care and vaccinations

d. all of the above

D

diseases of concern in ferrets are

a. feline distemper

b. feline leukemia

c. canine distemper

d. all of the above

c

the conformation of a dog or cat refers to its

a. occiput

b. abdomen

c. structure and appearance

d. all of the above

c

functions of the skeleton include
a. protecting internal organs

b. support

c. providing attachment sites for muscles used in movement

d. all of the above

d

which of the following secrete estrogen

a. pancreas

b. ovarian follicles

c. posterior pituitary

d. hypothalamus

B

what sample must be used to diagnose rabies

a. blood

b. brain stem

c. saliva

d. a and c

b

estrus cycle of female dogs last approximately

a. 1 week

b. until animal is bred

c. 3 week

d. none of the above

c

the average gestation period following the onset of diestrus in the female dog is approximately

a. 42 days

b. 63 days

c. 72 days

d. 86 days

b

cryptorchidism in dogs

a. is an inherited trait

b. is not an inherited trait

c. predisposes dogs to the development of testicular cancer

d. a and c

d

the scientific study of animal behavior is called

a. ethology

b. mythology

c. behaviorology

d. encepthology

a

the primary socialization period varies among species. in the dogs and cats it is approximately

a. 2 to 6 weeks

b. 4 to 8 weeks

c. 6 to 10 weeks

d. 3 to 16 weeks

d

communication signals used by dogs and cats include those of

a. visual

b. written

c. olfactory

d. a and c

d

cats avoiding eye contact are demonstrating what kind of posture

a. submissive

b. postural

c. dominant

d. offensive

a

the most common behavior problems referred include

a. aggression

b. separation anxiety

c. house soiling

d. a and c

d

the behavior modification involves chasing behavior

a. in response to only positive stimuli

b. in response to only negative stimuli

c. in response to either positive or negative stimuli

d. none of the above

c

tortoises generally exist in aquatic environments

false

reptiles and amphibians are all endothermic

false

when sexing snakes with a probe, the probe can be inserted further in females and a shorter distance in males

false

sandpaper perches are ideal for keeping a birds claws trimmed

false

the majority of a parrots diet should consist of seeds

false

punishment as a reinforces should be
a. be immediate
b. occur the most of the time
c. done to the extent that the animal will not be able to respond in any positive manner
d. severity of punishment does not matter

a