Animal Terminology
What is the scientific name for a warm-blooded animal?
An endotherm
What body part do dogs mostly use to regulate their body temperature?
Their tongue (panting)
A small dog needs 500 mL of water per day. How many liters is that?
0.5 Liters
What is the term for a cow that is used specifically for milk production?
A dairy cow
What is the name of the degree you get after completing vet school? (Be specific)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
What are the physical and behavioral traits that help an animal survive in its environment called?
Adaptations.
What is the largest bone in most four-legged animals?
The femur
If a medication is dosed at 5 mg/kg and the animal weighs 10 kg, how many mg should it get?
50 mg
What nutrient is required for building and repairing an animal's body tissues and is made up of amino acids?
Protein
Where is the only public vet school in Illinois?
Champaign-Urbana!
What do you call a group of pandas?
An embarrassment!
What part of a fish helps it maintain balance and stability in the water?
Its fin
How many seconds are there in a year?
31,536,000 seconds
What is one way you can get involved with animals in your community as a high schooler?
Shadow professionals, volunteer, etc.
Name one general topic that a first-year vet student would typically learn about in their first semester?
Anatomy (and physiology) of animals
What is the biological term for an animal that eats only insects?
Insectivore
What is the most common way to tell the age of horse?
Through its teeth
What dose amount of medicine (mg) should this dog be started on?
Dose: 0.5 mg/kg by mouth once daily
Weight: 20 kg
0.1 mg once daily
What is the term for when farm animals are bred for specific traits like milk yield or disease resistance?
selective breeding
How many vet students at the U of I, after graduating into becoming a DVM, have a job after vet school?
100%!
What does the term "ruminant" mean when talking about an animal's digestive system?
That it has a multi-compartment stomach (Like a cow)
What is the name of the thing on the bottom of a dog/cat's foot that provides cushion and traction?
A paw pad
What dose amount of medicine (mg) should this cat be on for the entire 7 days?
Dose: 10 mg/kg by mouth once daily for 7 days
Weight: 5 kg
350 mg
Name 3 careers you can pursue with a degree in Animal Sciences that aren’t becoming a veterinarian (open-ended)
Veterinary technician, researcher, zookeeper, etc.
How many accredited veterinary schools are there in the U.S.? (Within 5)
33