ANSCI exam 3

What do people consider the ugliest cat?

The sphynx

What order are cats a part of?

Order Carnivora

How many canine teeth do cats have?

2 at the top and 2 at the bottom. 4 in total.

Do cats have a short or long digestive tract?

Short

What family are cats a part of?

Felidae

Where were cats possibly first domesticated?

In Egypt

How long ago were cats domesticated?

5000 years ago

What two groups within the Felidae family (Cats)?

Felis catus (domesticated), and Felis Silvestris (Wild cat)

Where was evidence of a cat buried with its owner from 9500 years ago found?

On Island of Cyprus

Where do cats from?

Everywhere except Australia and Antarctica

How many breeds of cats are there?

Over 330 recognized breeds

What are female cats called?

Queens

What are male cats called?

Toms

What are young cats called?

Kittens

What are castrated and spayed cats called sometimes in Cat shows?

Alters

What are the different types of teeth cats have?

Canines, Molars, Incisors, Premolars, and Carnassial.

Cats are digitigrade (true or false)

True

Other than teeth, what are some characteristics of cat anatomy?

Lack of collarbone, More vertebra, and strong jaws.

What are cats bodies designed to do?

To be a fast running, agile predator

Why do cats eyes glow green when a light shines on them?

They have a layer of reflective material in the retina, called the tapetum lucidum.

How are cats vision?

Decent

What are the cons of cat vision?

Poor sense of color and they can’t see well from a distance.

What are the pros of cat vision?

Binocular vision, and better in low light.

Are cats hearing worse or better than humans?

Better than humans at high frequencies.

Are cats sense of smell bad or good?

Good, though not as good as dogs

How many smell receptors do cats have?

200 million

How many smell receptors do humans have?

5 million

How many smell receptors do dogs have?

400 million

Can cats taste sweet things?

No

Do cats have many taste buds?

No

Do cats have the jacobson’s organ?

Yes

What response is a result of a cats Jacobson’s organ?

The Flehmen response

What do cats mainly use their Jacobson organs for?

Sexual odors

Where are cats sweat glands located?

On the pads of their feet

What glands do cats have?

Sweat and scent glands

Cats have good balance (true or false)

True

What do cats use their whiskers for?

To feel their way.

Other than whiskers, what other hairs do cats use?

Carpal hairs on their forelegs

How long is a cats average lifespan?

15 + years

How old was the world’s oldest cat?

38 years and 3 days old.

Could it be possible that the lifespan of cats is increasing?

Maybe

What are things to consider before getting a cat as a pet?

Feed, Vet bills, Grooming, Litter box cleaning and time to play or exercise the cat. Cats are also less clingy.

What are the main expenses for cats?

Feed, litter and medical expenses

What does ASPCA estimate the average cost of a cat is after the first year?

1150 dollars

How much do cats cost on average the first year?

1900 dollars

What equipment would you need for a cat?

Bed, scratching post, litter box, feed dish, water dish, carrying crate, toys and a collar.

Should you get grooming equipment for your cats?

Yes, so that they have less hairballs and their don’t curve in.

Should you expose kittens to car rides?

Yes, so that they get used to it.

What should cats view their crates as?

A secure area

Is neutering and spaying cats recommended?

Yes, unless you plan to breed them.

What do feral cats do to the environment?

Wreak havoc on birds, small animals, etc.

What unwanted behaviors does spaying and neutering your cat stop?

Mating, spraying, tom-catting, and crying while in heat

What are the health benefits of spaying/neutering cats?

Eliminates uterine and testicular cancers, decreases the likelihood of mammary tumors, and keeps cats from roaming, which leads to them getting hit.

What are the risks of spaying/neutering cats?

Surgical complications, Increase in other health conditions and a higher likelihood of obesity.

What were the cat breeds mentioned in class?

Abyssinian, Birman, Calico, Devon Rex, Selkirk Rex, Laperm, Manx, Maine Coon, Ocicat, Siamese, Persian, and Russian Blue.

What do Abyssinian cats look like?

They have orangish-brown fur that is short.

What do Birman cats look like?

They look similar to Siamese cats, but are less skinny.

What is a breed of cat that really isn’t a breed?

Calico/Tortoiseshell

What do Devon Rex cats look like?

They look like sphynx cats, but have very short hair.

What do Selkirk Rex look like?

They have nappy fur.

What do Laperm cats look like?

They have rough fur and a raccoon looking tail.

What do Manx cats look like?

Small

What do Ocicat cats look like?

Brown with circle dots on their fur.

What do Russian Blue cats look like?

Grey

What does Feliway do?

Mimic facial pheromones.

What is Feliway used to for?

Calming cats, Discouraging unwanted urination, and limiting aggression.

What is Catnip?

A plant hallucinogen for cats.

What percent of cats does catnip affect?

80 percent

Is catnip safe of cats?

Yes

What does DNA stand for?

Deoxyribonucleic acid

Where is DNA found?

In the nucleus

What is DNA made up of?

A chain of sugar and phosphates

What attaches to DNA’s chain of sugar and phosphates?

Nucleotides

What do nucleotides carry on DNA?

Information

Where are chromosomes found?

In the nucleus of cells

What do chromosomes have long chains of?

DNA

Do chromosomes carry information for just one trait?

No they carry information for multiple traits.

What are individual bits of info called?

Genes

Is the number of chromosomes per cell different for every species?

Yes

Chromosomes exist in

Pairs in somatic cells

How many base pairs are there (genetics)?

146 million

How many chromosomes and chromosome pairs do humans have?

Humans have 46 chromosomes in total and 23 chromosomes pairs.

How many chromosomes and chromosome pairs do cats have?

38 chromosomes in total and 19 pairs

What is a diploid number?

The number of chromosomes something has in total.

What is a haploid number?

The number of chromosome pairs something has in total.

What are autosomes?

The majority of chromosomes that animals have, excluding sex chromosomes.

How many sex chromosomes do most/every animals have?

2

What are female sex chromosomes?

X X

What are male chromosomes?

X Y

Which chromosome is smaller, X or Y?

Y

Which chromosome carries more info, Y or X

Y

Are sex chromosomes in birds reversed?

Yes

What are genes?

Small parts of chromosomes that control one specific trait or part of it.

Can genes be in different forms on a pair of chromosomes?

Yes.

What are Alleles?

Different forms of the same gene.

What does it mean to be homozygous chromosomes?

It means that both alleles are the same

What does it mean to be heterozygous chromosomes?

It means that both the alleles are different.

Are gametes diploid or haploid?

Haploid, they come in pairs

What do gametes contain?

Only one copy of each chromosome.

There is a random 50/50 chance of what copy of a chromosome a gamete will contain? (true or false)

True