VME 3002 Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What type of Estrous cycle does a Queen have? - Quiz 6
A. Polyestrous
B. Seasonally polyestrous, long day breeders
C. Seasonally polyestrous, short day breeders
D. Monoestrous - CORRECT ANSWER B. Seasonally polyestrous, long day breeders
Match the following numbers to the correct part of the Hypothalamic Ovarian System (look at Quiz 6
for photo) - Quiz 6 - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Hypothalamus
2. AP (Anterior Pituitary)
3. Ovary
4. CL (Corpus Luteum)
What is true about proestrus in the Queen? - Quiz 6
A. It is short & may not even be observed
B. The queen will not let the tom mate with her
C. They have no vulvar discharge or "bleeding"
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
In which of the following phases is the queen not receptive to mating? - Quiz 6
A. Postestrous or Interestrus
B. Anestrus
C. Diestrus
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
,If a queen has a pseudopregnancy, her diestrus period will be shorter (~40d) than a diestrus period
with a real pregnancy (~60d). True or False? - Quiz 6 - CORRECT ANSWER True
Which of the following is true about queens? - Quiz 6
A. They can show estrous during pregnancy
B. A litter of kittens can have more than one father
C. They have a Zonary Placenta
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
Which of the following is true about female reproduction? - Quiz 6
A. They are induced ovulators, meaning the act of mating induces ovulation
B. For the best chance of ovulation, they need 4 matings in a 2 hr period
C. During intromission, the Tom will mount the Queen and grab her neck and she will vocalize
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
Which of the following could be possible infertility problems in the cat:
- Quiz 6
A. Part of their reproductive tract didn't grow properly in utero
B. They could have tumor or cysts on their ovaries
C. There could be chromosomal or genetic issues
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
Which of the following is true about parturition in the queen:
- Quiz 6
A. The queen can start and stop stage 2 in parturition
B. There are 3 stages to parturition
C. Dystocia is more common in certain breeds of cats than others
, D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
If you noticed that your cat has mammary gland changes, nipples are pinker and more prominent and
she is more docile, which of the following best describes her state? - Quiz 6
A. Proestrus
B. Estrus
C. Anestrus
D. Pregnant - CORRECT ANSWER D. Pregnant
Which of the following male reproductive structure is the arrow pointing to? - Quiz 6 (see photo from
Quiz 6 - make sure to know all)
A. Deferent Ducts
B. Urinary Bladder
C. Prostate Gland
D. Bulbourethral Glands - CORRECT ANSWER A. Deferent Ducts
Penile spines on the Tom cat are testosterone dependent, meaning that if there is no testosterone, they
will not have penile spines. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER True
Which of the following could be an infertility issue in the cat? - Quiz 6
A. Mate preference - the Tom may not want to breed with the Queen that you present to them during
selected breeding
B. They may get penile hair rings that are painful and lead to mating failure
C. Intersex or karyotype issues
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
When one testis is retained in the abdomen of the cat they are completely infertile. True or False? -
Quiz 6 - CORRECT ANSWER False
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What type of Estrous cycle does a Queen have? - Quiz 6
A. Polyestrous
B. Seasonally polyestrous, long day breeders
C. Seasonally polyestrous, short day breeders
D. Monoestrous - CORRECT ANSWER B. Seasonally polyestrous, long day breeders
Match the following numbers to the correct part of the Hypothalamic Ovarian System (look at Quiz 6
for photo) - Quiz 6 - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Hypothalamus
2. AP (Anterior Pituitary)
3. Ovary
4. CL (Corpus Luteum)
What is true about proestrus in the Queen? - Quiz 6
A. It is short & may not even be observed
B. The queen will not let the tom mate with her
C. They have no vulvar discharge or "bleeding"
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
In which of the following phases is the queen not receptive to mating? - Quiz 6
A. Postestrous or Interestrus
B. Anestrus
C. Diestrus
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
,If a queen has a pseudopregnancy, her diestrus period will be shorter (~40d) than a diestrus period
with a real pregnancy (~60d). True or False? - Quiz 6 - CORRECT ANSWER True
Which of the following is true about queens? - Quiz 6
A. They can show estrous during pregnancy
B. A litter of kittens can have more than one father
C. They have a Zonary Placenta
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
Which of the following is true about female reproduction? - Quiz 6
A. They are induced ovulators, meaning the act of mating induces ovulation
B. For the best chance of ovulation, they need 4 matings in a 2 hr period
C. During intromission, the Tom will mount the Queen and grab her neck and she will vocalize
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
Which of the following could be possible infertility problems in the cat:
- Quiz 6
A. Part of their reproductive tract didn't grow properly in utero
B. They could have tumor or cysts on their ovaries
C. There could be chromosomal or genetic issues
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
Which of the following is true about parturition in the queen:
- Quiz 6
A. The queen can start and stop stage 2 in parturition
B. There are 3 stages to parturition
C. Dystocia is more common in certain breeds of cats than others
, D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
If you noticed that your cat has mammary gland changes, nipples are pinker and more prominent and
she is more docile, which of the following best describes her state? - Quiz 6
A. Proestrus
B. Estrus
C. Anestrus
D. Pregnant - CORRECT ANSWER D. Pregnant
Which of the following male reproductive structure is the arrow pointing to? - Quiz 6 (see photo from
Quiz 6 - make sure to know all)
A. Deferent Ducts
B. Urinary Bladder
C. Prostate Gland
D. Bulbourethral Glands - CORRECT ANSWER A. Deferent Ducts
Penile spines on the Tom cat are testosterone dependent, meaning that if there is no testosterone, they
will not have penile spines. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER True
Which of the following could be an infertility issue in the cat? - Quiz 6
A. Mate preference - the Tom may not want to breed with the Queen that you present to them during
selected breeding
B. They may get penile hair rings that are painful and lead to mating failure
C. Intersex or karyotype issues
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. All of the above
When one testis is retained in the abdomen of the cat they are completely infertile. True or False? -
Quiz 6 - CORRECT ANSWER False
