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32 Cards in this Set
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What is the placenta commonly called?
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Afterbirth
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The movement of stomach and intestines, and the elimination of residue is ________?
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Defecation
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When was the horse reintroduced to North America?
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The Sixteenth (16th) Century
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What is another term for overbite?
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Parrot mouth
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How long, in days, is the average length of the estrous cycle.
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22 days (17 to 30 days)
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Name the two types of cell division.
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Mitosis and Meiosis
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Where is the cannon located?
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Below the knee in the front legs, and below the hock in the rear legs.
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What is another name for the rump?
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Croup
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What is the term for the ability of a horse to control his action in order to travel collectedly and in correct form?
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Balance
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What is the weakest part of the topline?
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Loin
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In reference to the digestive system, what is the cardia?
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The opening of the esophagus into the stomach.
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Name five parts of the horse's alimentary canal.
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Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus
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Head carriage describes the portion of a horse's head relative to what fixed point?
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The ground
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Eohippus had toes ______ on each forefoot
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4, 3
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The unborn animal as it develops in the uterus is called ______?
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Fetus
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Name the five types of nutrients a horse needs.
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Energy nutrients (carbohydrates and fats), proteins, vitamins, minerals and water.
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What is the term for an abnormal bony growth at the fetlock joint?
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Osselet
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From which point of view is length of stride best evaluated?
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Side
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Where can you find a horse's poll?
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On top of the head just behind the ears.
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In 4-H, Hunter Hack jumps are set at multiples of how many feet?
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Twelve (12)
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What is the tube connecting the infundibulum to the uterus?
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Oviduct (Fallopian Tube)
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A horse's structure would refer to his ______?
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Anatomy
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Which side of the horse is the off side?
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Right side of the horse.
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What is the length, in feet, of the cecum?
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Four (4) feet
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What is a body regulating chemical secreted by a gland into the blood stream?
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Hormone
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What are the four life-cycle stages of the tick?
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Egg, six-legged larva (seed tick), eight-legged nymph and adult.
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In halter which two gaits are used to evaluate travel?
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Walk and trot
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If a horse is favoring a particular foot what is he doing?
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Limping
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What is the primary function of the front feet and legs?
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To support the horse when he is at rest.
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What causes ringworm?
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Fungus
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How many total teeth does a stud colt have at birth?
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24
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What are the second dentition or adult teeth called?
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Permanent Teeth
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