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45 Cards in this Set
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If the both lobes of the thyroid gland are surgically removed, the gland that could be inadvertently removed or damaged is the:
A) Thyroid B) Hypothalamus C) Pituitary D) Parathyroid E) Adrenal |
d
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_____________ is the study of normal activity of hormones, their receptors and the intracellular signaling pathways.
A) Endocrinology B) Endocrinopathy C) Homeostasis D) Endocrine glands E) Exocrine glands |
A
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Which 2 primary systems often act together via chemical messengers to regulate physiologic processes of the body?
A) Nervous system B) Endocrine system C) Cardiovascular system D) Urinary system |
A and B
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The most commonly seen endocrine disorder in cats is:
A) Hypothyroidism B) Addison's C) Cushing's syndrome D) Hyperthyroidism E) Diabetes |
D
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Feline hyperthyroidism is often a result of neoplasia.
A) True B) False |
B
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Releasing and inhibiting hormones are produced in the:
A) Hypothalamus B) Thyroid C) Adrenal D) Pituitary |
A
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A disease that involves an endocrine gland is known as a/an:
A) Endocrinology B) Endocrinopathy C) Homeostasis D) Endocrine glands E) Exocrine glands |
B
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Cortisol, Estrogen, and Testosterone are all examples of:
A) Steroid hormones B) Endogenous glucocorticoids C) Exogenous glucocorticoids D) Tropic hormones |
A
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Epinephrine (adrenaline) is produced by the:
A) Thyroid B) Adrenal medulla C) Renal medulla D) Medulla oblongata |
B
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ACTH, produced in the pituitary gland, acts on the ___________ in order to produce and release ______________.
A) Thyroid gland, T3/T4 B) Thymus, T3/T4 C) Adrenal cortex, Cortisol D) Hypothalamus, Oxytocin |
C
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TRH, CRH, GnRH are all examples of “releasing hormones which are synthesized by neurons in certain parts of the ____________.
A) Thyroid B) Hypothalamus C) Pituitary D) Pancreas E) Adrenal |
B
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Fasting lipemia may be seen in animals with:
A) Hypothyroidism B) Hyperthyroidism C) Addison's D) Cushing's E) Parathyroidism |
A
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Most non-steroid hormones are synthesized from:
A) Adipose B) Cholesterol C) Fatty acid D) Amino acids E) ADH |
D
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The endocrine gland located in the neck along side the trachea and which is not usually palpable in a normal animal is:
A) Thyroid gland B) Adrenal gland C) Thymus gland D) Pineal gland |
A
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The endocrine gland located in the neck along side the trachea and which is not usually palpable in a normal animal is:
A) Thyroid gland B) Adrenal gland C) Thymus gland D) Pineal gland |
A
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Endocrine glands have ducts to transfer the hormones to other parts of the body.
A) True B) False |
B
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Dexamethasone, Prednisone, Triamcinalone are all examples of:
A) Hormones B) Endogenous glucocorticoids C) Exogenous glucocorticoids D) Tropic hormones |
C
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In hypothyroidism, the majority of dogs will have ___________ ____________ in their blood.
A) Increased cholesterol B) Decreased cholesterol C) Decreased ACTH D) Increased ACTH |
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______________ are crescent-shaped cartilage found in the stifle joint and act as _________ and provide some stability to the joint.
A) Menisci, cushions B) Menisci, ligaments C) Menisci, tendons D) Ligaments, cartilage E) Ligaments, fibers |
A
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The structure in the knee that is commonly torn (ruptured) due to excessive stress being placed on the knee joint is:
A) CHD B) ACL C) OCD D) OSA |
B
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Animals affected with OSA are very painful and show lameness and swelling.
A) True B) False |
A
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The condition that most commonly occurs in large dog breeds during rapid growth and is the result of improper bone development just beneath the cartilage, causing a “hangnail” of cartilage to peel away from the bone is called:
A) CHD B) ACL C) OCD D) OSA |
C
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What neoplasm of bone accounts for 80% of all malignant bone tumors in dogs?
A) Carcinoma B) Hemangiosarcoma C) Squamous Cell Carcinoma D) Osteosarcoma |
D
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Causes of hip dysplasia may include:
A) Heritable B) Unbalanced, excessive or deficient diet C) Traumatic injury D) Rapid growth rate E) A and B F) All of the above |
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Loose pieces of cartilage found in the joint space of a synovial joint is called:
A) Joint mice B) Bursa C) Menisci D) ACL |
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The rupture of an anterior (cranial) cruciate ligament may result in: (Check all that apply)
A) Degenerative joint disease of the stifle B) Injury to the meniscus C) Joint instability D) Avascular necrosis of the femoral head |
A, B, C
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Osteosarcoma is more common in the axial skeleton.
A) True B) False |
B
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The sound or feel of grating of bone or cartilage in a joint is called:
A) Crepitus B) Joint mice C) Crevice D) Cavitation |
A
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The Ortolani sign is used to help diagnose:
A) Osteochondrosis dessicans B) Spondylosis C) ACL D) Hip Dysplasia |
D
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The condition that involves the stifle joint where a stabilizing intra-articular ligament is partially or completely ruptured usually due to trauma is:
A) ACL (CCL) rupture B) Legg-Calve-Perthes rupture C) Panosteitis D) Patellar luxation |
A
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Approximately 75-80 % of patellar luxations are ____________ displacements.
A) Dorsal B) Lateral C) Medial D) Ventral |
C
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Otitis externa is a disorder usually caused by other primary diseases.
A) True B) False |
A
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The structures composed of longitudinally oriented bundles of collagen fibers and which provide stability to joints and serve to guide joint motion are:
A) Synovium B) Tendons C) Ligaments D) Menisci |
C
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In most cases of Otitis externa, common organisms seen on a cytology smear include:
A) Malassezia B) Bacteria C) Scabies D) Fleas E) A and B F) All of the above |
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The superficial skin disorder, with the clinical signs of comedones, and possible a swollen, painful chin, and is fairly common in cats of all ages is:
A) Acne B) Impetigo C) Pemphigus D) Skin-fold pyoderma |
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Bone growth in the long bones of young animals occurs at the:
A) Epiphyseal plate B) Diaphysis C) Callus D) Articular cartilage |
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_________ is a clinical condition caused by excessive production and secretion of T3 and T4 and is the most common endocrine disorder seen in ________.
A) Cushing's , cats B) Addison's , cats C) Hypothyroidism , dogs D) Hyperthyroidism , cats |
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The condition of hyperadrenocorticism is also known as:
A) Addison's disease B) Cushing's syndrome C) Grave's disease D) Hashimoto's thyroiditis |
B
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Approximately 85-90% of hyperadrenocorticism cases are caused by hyperplasia or neoplasia of the:
A) Pituitary gland B) Adrenal gland C) Parathyroid gland D) Adrenal medulla |
A
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Insulin shock (insulin overdose) may result in _________ which is life threatening:
A) Hypoglycemia B) Hyperglycemia C) Normoglycemia D) Glycemic index |
A
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Acute adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison's) should be treated as a medical emergency.
A) True B) False |
A
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Most diabetic dogs will require insulin injections.
A) True B) False |
A
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The condition of hypoadrenocorticism is also known as:
A) Addison's disease B) Cushing's syndrome C) Grave's disease D) Hashimoto's thyroiditis |
A
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The organ which has both endocrine and exocrine functions is the:
A) Thyroid B) Hypothalamus C) Pituitary D) Pancreas E) Adrenal |
D
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Complete removal of the adrenal glands leads to death within just a few days.
A) True B) False |
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