Veterinary Anatomy exam questions: topics, study tips and free sample questions

Answer: A. Urethral obstruction is very common in goats, especially young castrated males. Some owners may think that the goat is constipated especially when complete obstruction is present. Metabolic consequences of obstruction develop quickly, similarly to that seen in cats, with azotemia and hyperkalemia. Fluid therapy with saline is given in addition to removal of the obstruction. Amputation of the urethral process is the first step, as this is acommon site. Surgical intervention is needed when this does not work.

Answer: A. Windgalls (also called windpuffs) are fluid filled swellings around the metacarpophalangeal and metatarsophalangeal joints. Usually asymptomatic, a blemish that causes no lameness. Arytenoid chondritis can cause protrusion of granulation tissue through the axial surface of one of the arytenoid cartilages, resulting in a contact (kissing) lesion on the contralateral arytenoid cartilage. Prominent, nodular lymphoid follicles on the pharyngeal roof of young horses are called pharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia. Usually a normal finding. Inflammation of the periosteum of the dorsal distal third metacarpal bone and the associated metacarpophalangeal joint capsule is called osselets. Infection of the pharynx and larynx with Fusobacterium necrophorum is called necrotic laryngitis (calf diphtheria). A young calf disease, characterized by fever, ptyalism, nasal discharge, inspiratory dyspnea, and stridor.

Answer: D. Priapism is a prolonged erection in the absence of sexual stimulation. Paraphimosis is the inability to retract a swollen penis into the prepuce. Balanoposthitis is inflammation of the glans penis and preputial mucosa. Posthitis is inflammation of the preputial mucosa.