Veterinary Medicine and Animal Physiology Quiz

Test your knowledge on animal physiology with questions about hormones, organs, diseases, and more in this veterinary medicine quiz.

#1

Which hormone regulates calcium levels in the blood of mammals?

Insulin
Glucagon
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Thyroxine
#2

Which of the following is not a ruminant animal?

Cattle
Goat
Horse
Sheep
#3

What is the normal body temperature range for a cat?

98-100°F (36-38°C)
100-102°F (38-39°C)
102-104°F (39-40°C)
104-106°F (40-41°C)
#4

What is the average gestation period of a horse?

5 months
9 months
11 months
12 months
#5

What is the scientific name for the process of egg-laying in birds?

Ovulation
Parturition
Oviposition
Fertilization
#6

What is the primary function of red blood cells in animals?

Carrying oxygen
Fighting infections
Regulating body temperature
Digesting food
#7

Which organ is responsible for the production of bile?

Pancreas
Kidney
Liver
Stomach
#8

Which of the following is a viral disease affecting dogs?

Feline leukemia
Parvovirus
Equine influenza
Leptospirosis
#9

Which part of the brain controls the autonomic nervous system and vital functions like breathing and heart rate?

Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Medulla oblongata
Thalamus
#10

Which of the following is a hormone responsible for inducing labor in mammals?

Progesterone
Estrogen
Oxytocin
Testosterone
#11

What is the name of the process by which animals convert food into energy?

Photosynthesis
Respiration
Transpiration
Digestion
#12

Which of the following is an example of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used in veterinary medicine?

Ivermectin
Penicillin
Aspirin
Amoxicillin
#13

Which of the following is not a common symptom of rabies in animals?

Excessive salivation
Paralysis
Aggression
Increased appetite
#14

Which of the following is not a common symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI) in animals?

Frequent urination
Blood in urine
Increased appetite
Straining to urinate
#15

Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system in animals?

Transporting fats
Producing hormones
Fighting infections
Draining excess tissue fluid

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