Animal Science Quiz 14 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which is true of pet cockatoos?

Correct Answer: C) Most intelligent.

2. If an animal science student were labeling a picture of a cow's skeleton, where would that student find the scapula?

Correct Answer: C) Shoulder blade.

3. The most expensive type of beef cattle feeding facility to build is a/an:

Correct Answer: D) Warm confinement barn.

4. In the US what % of the total workforce related to agriculture jobs?

Correct Answer: A) 18%.

5. What is the birthing process for cattle called?

Correct Answer: B) Calving.

6. What do you call a mature male horse?

Correct Answer: C) Stallion.

7. Mature Female Turkey

Correct Answer: A) Hen.

8. Which of the following is not one of the 6 nutrients animals need?

Correct Answer: D) Amino acids.

9. Ability to overcome resistance of the host

Correct Answer: D) Virulence.

10. If Billy had to get shots after being bitten by a stray cat, what is he most likely being treated for?

Correct Answer: D) Rabies.

11. What type of animal spends its entire life under water, has fins, and breathes using gills

Correct Answer: B) Fish.

12. Chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy

Correct Answer: A) Metabolism.

13. Most food nutrients used by nonruminants such as swine are absorbed from the:

Correct Answer: C) Small intestine.

14. Which of the following careers would fall under the Animal Science Pathway?

Correct Answer: B) Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist.

15. Who is considered the Father of the NFA?

Correct Answer: A) H.O. Sargent.

16. If you wanted to specialize in working with rabbits, guinea pigs, and domestic cats, which type of practice would you enter?

Correct Answer: A) Companion and small animal clinic.

17. In most commercial laying flocks of chickens, the lights are controlled by:

Correct Answer: A) Automatic time clocks.

18. Which is NOT a physical alteration to an animals body for management purposes?

Correct Answer: D) Clipping a beef cow's coat before a show.

19. What does a Farm-Worker do?

Correct Answer: B) Take care of farm, ranch, or aquacultural animals.

20. Which essential nutrient is primarily responsible for building muscle and repairing the body?

Correct Answer: B) Protein.