30 Questions
Which sinus invades the cornual process in cattle?
Frontal sinus
What does structure number 4 in the attached image represent?
Bulb
Which of the following statements is correct regarding wavy wool hairs?
They provide a 'topcoat'
Which part of the claw is represented by structure number 2 in the attached image?
Metacarpal pad
Which edition of the textbook 'Dyce, Sack and Wensing's Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy' is mentioned in the text?
Fifth edition
Which part of the equine hoof reduces concussion on foot impact?
Sole
What is the purpose of the periople in the equine hoof?
To protect the underlying tissues
Which structure in carnivores strongly bonds the claw to the dorsal border of the bone?
Periosteum
What are the chestnuts in horses used for?
Scratching
What are the horns of domestic ruminants made of?
Bone
Which one of these is a local variation in the form and development of guard hairs?
The long tail hairs of cattle
What is a characteristic of wool hairs?
They are thin and wavy
What is the primary hair surrounded by in a complex adult follicle of a dog?
Secondary hairs
Where are tactile hairs primarily located?
On the upper lip and about the eyes
Which season is spring shedding most obvious in cats?
Spring
Which one of these is the correct definition of the term 'common integument'?
The skin and its covering of hair and skin glands
Which one of these is NOT a role of the common integument?
Producing hair and skin glands
Which one of these layers of the skin contains the blood vessels and nerves?
Dermis
Which one of these is the correct term for the looser connective tissue beneath the skin?
Subcutis
Which one of these is NOT a part of the common integument?
Antlers
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the haircoat in most species?
Haircoat around the mouth and other openings
Which type of hair provides a 'topcoat'?
Straight, rather stiff guard hairs
What is responsible for the color of the hair?
Pigment produced in melanocytes
What is albinism?
All of the above
What is the function of guard hairs in the haircoat?
To promote the runoff of rain
Which of the following is true about tactile hair functionality?
Tactile hair functionality appears early in development, before coat hairs.
What does the term 'Torus' refer to in connection with the common integument?
A pad that includes the thick epidermal covering, dermis, and subcutaneous cushion.
What is the structure of footpads in animals?
Footpads have a thick, resilient subcutis and an admixture of collagenous and elastic fibers.
In which animals are only digital pads called bulbs found?
Ruminants and pigs
What are the chestnuts and ergots in horses?
Chestnuts and ergots are structures on the palmar surface of the foot.
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