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Auscultation Methods in Veterinary Medicine

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Auscultation Methods in Veterinary Medicine

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What part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature?

Hypothalamus (correct)

Medulla oblongata

Cerebellum

Cerebrum

What is the primary function of thermo-receptors in the skin and mucous membranes?

To detect pain

To detect pressure

To regulate body temperature (correct)

To detect touch

What is the primary effect of differences in tissue density on sound waves during auscultation?

They vary the volume and tone (correct)

They change the volume but not the tone

They cause sound waves to be refracted

They change the tone but not the volume

What is the main disadvantage of direct auscultation?

The skin of the animal may be wet, soiled or harbouring external parasites Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a body temperature that is below normal?

Hypothermia Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of running your hand over the body during body condition scoring?

To assess the body condition in longhaired or woollen animals Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the balance between heat production and heat loss?

Thermoregulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of measuring body temperature using a clinical thermometer?

To reflect the balance between heat production and heat loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of an animal in poor body condition?

The skeleton is prominent Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the way the body loses heat?

Heat loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the behaviour of a patient?

Habitus Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of a patient's physical condition that is between underweight and obese?

Normal Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is required for accurate identification of an animal?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to inspect the outer surface of an animal's body?

To inspect for scars, permanent defects, and wounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of taking an impression of a dog's muzzle?

To identify the dog through its unique skin patterns Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is required to establish a timeline of an animal's illness?

Events related to the period of time the animal has been ill Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to record an animal's living conditions and environment?

To understand the potential causes of the animal's illness Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of recording an animal's feeding habits and appetite?