Equine Reproductive System and Circulatory System Quiz

What is the gestation period for a mare?

336 days

Which of the following is not a component of the circulatory system?

Lymph nodes

What is the average duration of estrus for a mare?

5 days

In vertebrates, what type of circulatory system do they have?

Closed circulatory system Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the heart in the circulatory system?

Pumping blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of white blood cells in the body?

Fighting disease and removing harmful substances Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of platelets in the blood?

Creating scabs to prevent excessive bleeding from wounds Signup and view all the answers

Where are blood cells and platelets produced in the body?

Bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

What initiates the process of coagulation in the blood?

Injured tissues giving off signals of bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of blood analysis in animals?

Determining the presence of pathogens causing diseases Signup and view all the answers

What does anemia primarily result from in animals?

Inadequate Iron intake Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs?

Right Ventricle Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of venules in the circulatory system?

Take blood from capillaries and join to form a vein Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component responsible for carrying oxygen in red blood cells?

Hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

In terms of blood vessels, what are arterioles?

Small arteries that regulate blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of capillary beds in the body?

To allow exchange of nutrients and wastes with tissues Signup and view all the answers

Why do animals in high altitudes generally have more blood than those at lower altitudes?

Because air at higher altitudes has less oxygen Signup and view all the answers