Terminology
What is the primary purpose of animal science?
To study human diseases
To understand plant growth
To improve animal care and production
To develop new animal species
To improve animal care and production
Which nutrient is essential for muscle growth and repair in animals?
Proteins
Which of the following is not considered a domestic animal?
Cat
Cow
Elephant
Chicken
Elephant
What is the main product obtained from sheep?
Wool
Which career involves the study of animal behavior and welfare?
Ethologist
What is the term for the process by which an egg and sperm unite?
Fertilization
Roughages are primarily composed of what?
Fiber
What is the largest organ in the body of most animals?
Skin
Artificial insemination is a common reproductive technology used in livestock production. It involves:
Introducing sperm into the female reproductive tract
A person working in the field of animal genetics is most likely to:
Improve breeding programs
Which livestock management practice involves controlling the breeding of animals to improve specific traits?
Selective Breeding
In animal nutrition, which mineral is essential for the formation of bones and teeth?
Calcium
What is the primary reason for dehorning cattle?
Prevent Injuries
The primary reason for ear tagging in livestock is to:
Identify individual animals
The primary function of the pancreas in animals is to:
Secrete Insulin
Which of the following is a ruminant animal?
Cow
What is the primary function of the rumen in ruminant animals?
Vitamin D
Which of the following is an example of a zoonotic disease?
Mastitis
Lyme disease
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)
Avian influenza
Avian influenza
What is the common term for parturition in cattle?
Calving
The main function of red blood cells in animals is to:
Transport Oxygen
Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting in animals?
Vitamin K
Which nutrient is most important for energy production in animals?
Carbohydrates
Which livestock animal is primarily raised for its meat and leather?
CAttle
Which of the following female reproductive organs is a “Y” shaped structure consisting of the body and two uterine horns and is known as the site of fertilized egg implantation and fetal development unit birth?
Uterus
What animal science career provides basic care for animals in veterinary clinics, adoption shelters,or boarding facilities?
Vet Tecth