Study of the animal kingdom including structure, evolution habitats and taxonomy
What is Zoology
100
Ectoparasite Parasite found on or near the surface of their host, including mites, ticks, maggots and fleas.
What is a Ectoparasite
100
PUPD
What is Polyuria/Polydipsia
100
The most common cancer of rats is the ________ tumor
What is a Mammary
200
A localized collection of blood, located outside of the blood vessels but confined within one organ or tissue
What is a Hematoma
200
Food passes through the esophagus by smooth muscle contractions termed __________?
What is Peristalsis
200
Capable of infecting / infesting humans
What is Zoonotic
200
OVH
What is Ovariohysterectomy
200
Rabbits are _________ ovulators
What is Induced
300
Excessive Eating
What is Polyphagia
300
The microscopic structures that produce urine in the kidney and are the functional unit of the kidney are called?
What is a Nephron
300
Time from the infection of a host with a parasite until that parasite matures and can produce eggs. This definition usually applies to endoparasites.
What is a Prepatent Period
300
C/S/V/D
What is Coughing/Sneezing/Vomiting/Diarrhea
300
Many gerbils have fits, epilepsy, ________ especially in response to loud noises
What is Seizures
400
Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth
What is Stomatitis
400
This hormone is released by the pancreas in response to high blood glucose levels. __________; without it, glucose cannot enter cells
What is Insulin
400
Host that can have a pathogen but not be sick. A parasite can pick up and spread the pathogen from a reservoir.
What is a Reservoir
400
FIV
What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
400
When rats are stressed and/or sick, they can release excess fluid from the Harderian gland, resulting in a red ocular and nasal discharge. this is called ____________
What is Chromodacryorrhea
500
Radiography of vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast material
What is Angiography
500
the liquid portion of the blood
What is Plasma
500
I kill flea adults, larvae & eggs, sarcoptic mange mites, ticks, gastrointestinal nematodes and heartworm, but not tapeworms...who am I?
What is Selamectin
500
FLUTD
What is Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
500
___________ disease is the name of a bacterial cause of diarrhea in rodents and rabbits. It is usually asymptomatic, but stress can cause clinical disease