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Define the underlined terms in the following case study. An owner presented for examination a female ...
Define the underlined terms in the following case study. An owner presented for examination a female ...
Define the underlined terms in the following case study. An owner presented for examination a female swine specimen from her closed herd. The animal demonstrated distinctive ear notching, as well as ringing. Using size as the indicator, the veterinar
sadkat   40   1 Reply
6 years ago
The type of joints that allow slight movement are ___________.
The type of joints that allow slight movement are ___________.
The type of joints that allow slight movement are _____________________________ ___________.
 
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wyatt7799   39   2 Replies
6 years ago
The ___________ gland produces thyroxine. (Fill in the blank)
The ___________ gland produces thyroxine. (Fill in the blank)
The _____________________________ ___________ gland produces thyroxine.
 
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maggotti36569   17   1 Reply
6 years ago
Define the underlined terms in the following case study. A grower pig presented at the clinic ...
Define the underlined terms in the following case study. A grower pig presented at the clinic ...
Define the underlined terms in the following case study. A grower pig presented at the clinic exhibiting signs of porcine proliferative enteropathy. The owner reported that the animal, which had a rough hide, was a product of cross-fostering and had
fpotestio   31   1 Reply
6 years ago
Ball and socket, arthrodial, and trochoid are all examples of ...
Ball and socket, arthrodial, and trochoid are all examples of ...
Ball and socket, arthrodial, and trochoid are all examples of _____________________________ ___________ joints.
 
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mndcurrier   43   1 Reply
6 years ago
Cortisol stimulates the liver to connect fat and protein into ...
Cortisol stimulates the liver to connect fat and protein into ...
Cortisol stimulates the liver to connect fat and protein into _____________________________ ___________.
 
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eriklam   16   1 Reply
6 years ago
Define the underlined terms in the following case study. An owner presented to the clinic a finisher ...
Define the underlined terms in the following case study. An owner presented to the clinic a finisher ...
Define the underlined terms in the following case study. An owner presented to the clinic a finisher pig with injuries reportedly stemming from a hog hurdle. The owner indicated that the injuries occurred to the animal when attempting to create an op
rutu0309   25   1 Reply
6 years ago
The ___________ skeleton is the framework of the body that includes ...
The ___________ skeleton is the framework of the body that includes ...
The _____________________________ ___________ skeleton is the framework of the body that includes such components as the skull, auditory ossicles, vertebral column, and ribs.
 
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mndcurrier   33   2 Replies
6 years ago
The general effect of the parathyroid hormone is to increase the blood level of ...
The general effect of the parathyroid hormone is to increase the blood level of ...
The general effect of the parathyroid hormone is to increase the blood level of _____________________________ ___________.
 
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rutu0309   47   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which of the following describes the syrinx in birds?
Which of the following describes the syrinx in birds?
Which of the following describes the syrinx in birds?
 
  A) lung passage
  B) hard palate
  C) voice organ
  D) nasal gland
nika   50   1 Reply
6 years ago
The appendicular skeleton consists of the extremities, shoulder, and ...
The appendicular skeleton consists of the extremities, shoulder, and ...
The appendicular skeleton consists of the extremities, shoulder, and _____________________________ ____________.
 
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woahjenjen   40   1 Reply
6 years ago
The pituitary divides into ___________ and ...
The pituitary divides into ___________ and ...
The pituitary divides into _____________________________ ___________ and _____________________________ ___________ lobes.
 
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Hannah g   34   1 Reply
6 years ago
The small feathers that cover the bases of large feathers on the bodies of birds are called:
The small feathers that cover the bases of large feathers on the bodies of birds are called:
The small feathers that cover the bases of large feathers on the bodies of birds are called:
 
  A) molts
  B) coverts
  C) wattles
  D) plumes
EZ   127   1 Reply
6 years ago
The combining forms for vertebra are ___________ and vertebr/o.
The combining forms for vertebra are ___________ and vertebr/o.
The combining forms for vertebra are _____________________________ ___________ and vertebr/o.
 
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jamiscott   47   1 Reply
6 years ago
Calcitonin is produced by the ___________. (Fill in the blank)
Calcitonin is produced by the ___________. (Fill in the blank)
Calcitonin is produced by the _____________________________ ___________.
 
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husna95   26   1 Reply
6 years ago
The quill or central part of a contour feather is known as what?
The quill or central part of a contour feather is known as what?
The quill or central part of a contour feather is known as what?
 
  A) shaft
  B) spur
  C) mantle
  D) molt
NATTYICE325   37   1 Reply
6 years ago
During the surgical process known as ___________, a joint is punctured ...
During the surgical process known as ___________, a joint is punctured ...
During the surgical process known as _____________________________ ___________, a joint is punctured to remove fluid for analysis.
 
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NATTYICE325   63   1 Reply
6 years ago
After an injection of prostaglandin, a cow will usually enter heat within ...
After an injection of prostaglandin, a cow will usually enter heat within ...
After an injection of prostaglandin, a cow will usually enter heat within _____________________________ ___________ to _____________________________ ___________ days.
 
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sinnopal   49   1 Reply
6 years ago
In birds, the areas or tracts of skin that lack feathers or down are called:
In birds, the areas or tracts of skin that lack feathers or down are called:
In birds, the areas or tracts of skin that lack feathers or down are called:
 
  A) barbules
  B) orbitals
  C) rachis
  D) apteria
horatioo   51   1 Reply
6 years ago
The ____________, a fibrous band of connective tissue on the ventral ...
The ____________, a fibrous band of connective tissue on the ventral ...
The _____________________________ ____________, a fibrous band of connective tissue on the ventral abdominal wall, is the median attachment of the abdominal muscles.
 
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cbouyer10@gmail   51   2 Replies
6 years ago
Oxytocin is produced by the ___________. (Fill in the blank)
Oxytocin is produced by the ___________. (Fill in the blank)
Oxytocin is produced by the _____________________________ ___________.
 
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BethElis   30   1 Reply
Mandamomm11
6 years ago
The ________ or preen gland in birds, which is lateral to the tail feather attachment, secretes oil ...
The ________ or preen gland in birds, which is lateral to the tail feather attachment, secretes oil ...
The ________ or preen gland in birds, which is lateral to the tail feather attachment, secretes oil that is used to waterproof feathers.
 
  A) tertiary
  B) remige
  C) uropygial
  D) pteryla
Mai Dinh   23   1 Reply
FiercerChin
6 years ago
In the muscle term synergist, syn- means together while erg means ...
In the muscle term synergist, syn- means together while erg means ...
In the muscle term synergist, syn- means together while erg means _____________________________ ___________.
 
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EZ   36   1 Reply
6 years ago
Hypoglycemia means low blood ___________. (Fill in the blank)
Hypoglycemia means low blood ___________. (Fill in the blank)
Hypoglycemia means low blood _____________________________ ___________.
 
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Blacknijapowerr   50   1 Reply
6 years ago
The caudodorsal portion of a bird's neck is known as the:
The caudodorsal portion of a bird's neck is known as the:
The caudodorsal portion of a bird's neck is known as the:
 
  A) nape
  B) lore
  C) crown
  D) crop
Bromandude12   37   1 Reply
6 years ago
The ____________________ is the sesamoid bone in the rear leg. (Fill in the blank)
The ____________________ is the sesamoid bone in the rear leg. (Fill in the blank)
The ____________________ is the sesamoid bone in the rear leg.
 
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Fred   38   2 Replies
6 years ago
Posilac is a recombinant form of _____________________ or growth ...
Posilac is a recombinant form of _____________________ or growth ...
Posilac is a recombinant form of _____________________________ _____________________ or growth hormone.
 
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DustiG   33   1 Reply
6 years ago
As part of a bird's gastrointestinal system, the cloaca is defined as the:
As part of a bird's gastrointestinal system, the cloaca is defined as the:
As part of a bird's gastrointestinal system, the cloaca is defined as the:
 
  A) elongated, spindle-shaped, glandular stomach
  B) common passage for the fecal, urinary, and reproductive systems
  C) esophageal enlargement that
cokierae1   36   1 Reply
6 years ago
The halves of the pelvis fuse at the _____________________________. (Fill in the blank)
The halves of the pelvis fuse at the _____________________________. (Fill in the blank)
The halves of the pelvis fuse at the _____________________________ .
 
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fpotestio   44   1 Reply
6 years ago
Growth hormone stimulates all the cells in the body to increase the synthesis of ...
Growth hormone stimulates all the cells in the body to increase the synthesis of ...
Growth hormone stimulates all the cells in the body to increase the synthesis of _____________________________ _________.
 
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jess9adamss   43   1 Reply
6 years ago
What is the name for the bony termination of the vertebral column in birds where tail feathers ...
What is the name for the bony termination of the vertebral column in birds where tail feathers ...
What is the name for the bony termination of the vertebral column in birds where tail feathers attach?
 
  A) furcula
  B) ventriculus
  C) columella
  D) pygostyle
Huggybear001   41   1 Reply
6 years ago
A __________ is a jagged line where bones join and form a nonmovable joint. (Fill in the blank)
A __________ is a jagged line where bones join and form a nonmovable joint. (Fill in the blank)
A __________ is a jagged line where bones join and form a nonmovable joint.
 
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peeeps   37   2 Replies
6 years ago
Define abscess.
Define abscess.
Define abscess.
 
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Hannah g   49   1 Reply
6 years ago
The portion of the female reproductive tract in birds that directs the egg to the cloaca is the: ...
The portion of the female reproductive tract in birds that directs the egg to the cloaca is the: ...
The portion of the female reproductive tract in birds that directs the egg to the cloaca is the:
 
  A) uterus
  B) urodeum
  C) vagina
  D) isthmus
mschares   50   1 Reply
6 years ago
The extremities of an animal's body include mostly __________ bones. (Fill in the blank)
The extremities of an animal's body include mostly __________ bones. (Fill in the blank)
The extremities of an animal's body include mostly __________ bones.
 
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hamzawild6   39   1 Reply
6 years ago
Define band castration.
Define band castration.
Define band castration.
 
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dubluis31   32   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which of the following is the term for the rope-like structure that holds the yolk to the center of ...
Which of the following is the term for the rope-like structure that holds the yolk to the center of ...
Which of the following is the term for the rope-like structure that holds the yolk to the center of the egg?
 
  A) chalaza
  B) yolk
  C) brooder
  D) candle
MARISHKA   29   1 Reply
Mandamomm11
6 years ago
A newborn animal's skull generally has soft spots known as __________. (Fill in the blank)
A newborn animal's skull generally has soft spots known as __________. (Fill in the blank)
A newborn animal's skull generally has soft spots known as __________.
 
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eriklam   49   2 Replies
6 years ago
Define tetanus.
Define tetanus.
Define tetanus.
 
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jess9adamss   33   1 Reply
6 years ago
A chicken raised for egg production is classified as a:
A chicken raised for egg production is classified as a:
A chicken raised for egg production is classified as a:
 
  A) broiler
  B) comber
  C) hatcher
  D) layer
Hobigob   49   1 Reply
6 years ago
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