Name: 
 

2004 South Dakota State Equine Management Test


MultipleChoice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers thequestion.
 

 1. 
The plantar ligament holds whatjoint together?
a.
Knee
b.
Fetlock
c.
Coffin Joint
d.
Hock
 

 2. 
What is the end product ofglycolysis through anaerobic energy production?
a.
Lactic Acid
b.
Calcium
c.
Myosin
d.
Creatine Phosphate
 

 3. 

Esinophils, Erythrocytes,Monocytes, Neutrophils, and Thrombocytes are examples of:
a.
Enzymes
b.
Hormones
c.
Blood Cells
d.
Minerals
 

 4. 

Which tissue of the endocrinesystem secretes insulin?
a.
Liver
b.
Gallbladder
c.
Pancreas
d.
Thyroid
 

 5. 

The Integumentary system refersto:
a.
a horse’s vision
c.
a horse’s nervous system
b.
a horse’s hormones
d.
a horse’s skin and hair
 

 6. 

The Corpus Luteumsecretes:
a.
Progesterone
b.
Estrogen
c.
Androgens
d.
Thyroxine
 

 7. 

Ossification of the lateralcartilages of the third phalanx resulting from injuries that cause calcium to accumulate and hardenis called?
a.
Curb
b.
Ring Bone
c.
Side Bone
d.
Bowed Tendon
 

 8. 

A bad habit that may affect ahorse’s usefulness, dependability or health is considered what?
a.
Unsoundness
b.
Vice
c.
Blemish
d.
Distemper
 

 9. 

Which of the following ismainly digested in the Cecum or Colon?
a.
Protein
b.
Fats
c.
Vitamins
d.
Fiber
 

 10. 

A vitamin D deficiency willrestrict absorption of what nutrient?
a.
Amino Acids
b.
Phosphorus
c.
Magnesium
d.
Calcium
 

 11. 

Which of the following horseswould require a higher amount of Crude Protein (CP)?
a.
A Stallion in Breeding Season
b.
A Lactating Mare
c.
A 9 Month PregnantMare
d.
A Gelding that is Moderately Worked Daily
 

 12. 

Anorexia, excessive watering ofthe eyes, and night blindness are signs of what vitamin deficiency?
a.
A
b.
B12
c.
C
d.
D
 

 13. 

Which of the following is NOT ametabolic disorder?
a.
Tying-UpDisease
c.
Enterotoxemia
b.
Hyperlipemia
d.
Anemia
 

 14. 

How many ovulations occurduring an estrous cycle?
a.
1
b.
2
c.
4
d.
21
 

 15. 

Which structure is responsiblefor storing spermatozoa?
a.
Testes
b.
VasDeferens
c.
Epididymis
d.
Prepuce
 

 16. 

A troubled birth is called:
a.
Parturition
b.
Mastication
c.
Farrow
d.
Dystocia
 

 17. 

How many pairs of chromosomesdo horses have?
a.
64
b.
38
c.
32
d.
65
 

 18. 

Refer to the picture below forthe following question.

04-sd-state-horse_files/i0190000.jpg

Which number is the Coccygeal Vertebrae:
a.
1
b.
3
c.
2
d.
5
 

 19. 

Refer to the picture below forthe following question.

04-sd-state-horse_files/i0200000.jpg


Which number is the Radius:
a.
7
b.
8
c.
9
d.
11
 

 20. 

Refer to the picture below forthe following question.

04-sd-state-horse_files/i0210000.jpg


Which number is the Metacarpus:
a.
7
b.
8
c.
9
d.
10
 



 
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