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Become a Veterinary Assistant 2: Canine
Reproduction Chapter Review Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
What is the most widely used method to evaluate hips for dysplasia?
Ans: OFA
If both parents are carriers of a recessive disease, what percentage of their puppies
will be born with the disease?
Ans: 25%
You have a one-year-old dog and he has just had his eyes checked by an
ophthalmologist. The doctor has said his eyes are healthy. You want to see if there is
any chance he will develop Progressive Retinal Atrophy. What method would you use
to test him?
Ans: Blood tests to detect DNA sequence
What problem is an overweight bitch prone to during her pregnancy?
Ans: Have more problems with dystocia
Which dewormer is considered safe to use in pregnant bitches?
Ans: Ivermectin
The puppies develop and grow in what area of the reproductive tract?
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Ans: The horns of the uterus
Where is the exit of the urethra?
Ans: In the vestibule
How many pairs of chromosomes do dogs have?
Ans: 39
What is the incidence of mammary cancer in bitches that are spayed after one heat?
Ans: 8%
Why is the value of vaginal cultures in question?
Ans: Because the bacteria grown in normal bitches and those with reproductive
disease are often similar
Why are the testicles situated in the scrotum?
Ans: This helps the testicles stay cool which promotes sperm production
What would you see in a dog with phimosis?
Ans: The penis stuck inside the prepuce
What is the os penis?
Ans: It is a bone inside the penis
What type of tumor do we see 23 times more in cryptorchid testicles than in normal
testicles?
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Become a Veterinary Assistant 2: Canine
Reproduction Chapter Review Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
What is the most widely used method to evaluate hips for dysplasia?
Ans: OFA
If both parents are carriers of a recessive disease, what percentage of their puppies
will be born with the disease?
Ans: 25%
You have a one-year-old dog and he has just had his eyes checked by an
ophthalmologist. The doctor has said his eyes are healthy. You want to see if there is
any chance he will develop Progressive Retinal Atrophy. What method would you use
to test him?
Ans: Blood tests to detect DNA sequence
What problem is an overweight bitch prone to during her pregnancy?
Ans: Have more problems with dystocia
Which dewormer is considered safe to use in pregnant bitches?
Ans: Ivermectin
The puppies develop and grow in what area of the reproductive tract?
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Ans: The horns of the uterus
Where is the exit of the urethra?
Ans: In the vestibule
How many pairs of chromosomes do dogs have?
Ans: 39
What is the incidence of mammary cancer in bitches that are spayed after one heat?
Ans: 8%
Why is the value of vaginal cultures in question?
Ans: Because the bacteria grown in normal bitches and those with reproductive
disease are often similar
Why are the testicles situated in the scrotum?
Ans: This helps the testicles stay cool which promotes sperm production
What would you see in a dog with phimosis?
Ans: The penis stuck inside the prepuce
What is the os penis?
Ans: It is a bone inside the penis
What type of tumor do we see 23 times more in cryptorchid testicles than in normal
testicles?
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