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AMCA (CMAC) | CERTIFIED MANAGER OF
ANIMAL CARE 2026 CERTIFICATION EXAM
COMPLETE (100) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES|GUARANTEED PASS.
AMCA
Prepare for the AMCA (CMAC) Certified Manager of Animal Care
Certification Exam with practice questions covering animal health,
facility management, safety procedures, nutrition, sanitation, staff
supervision, and animal care regulations. This study guide helps
reinforce essential animal care management concepts and supports
effective certification exam preparation. Designed to improve
operational knowledge and boost confidence in professional animal
care environments. Suitable for veterinary support staff, animal care
managers, and animal health professionals.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Domain 1: Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology (1-20)
Q1. Located near the back of the body, this body cavity is a continuous internal
opening that includes the cranial and spinal cavities.
A. Posterior (dorsal) cavity
B. Transverse plane
C. Pelvic cavity
D. Abdominal cavity
Correct Answer: A. Posterior (dorsal) cavity
Rationale: The dorsal cavity protects the nervous system. It is divided into the cranial
cavity (housing the brain) and the spinal cavity (housing the spinal cord). It is located on
the posterior aspect of the body .
Q2. Which body plane divides the body into upper and lower portions?
A. Midsagittal
B. Transverse
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C. Frontal
D. Sagittal
Correct Answer: B. Transverse
Rationale: The transverse plane (horizontal) separates the body into superior (upper) and
inferior (lower) sections. Sagittal planes divide left/right, and frontal divides front/back .
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Q3. The term meaning "closer to the point of attachment" is:
A. Distal
B. Lateral
C. Proximal
D. Medial
Correct Answer: C. Proximal
Rationale: Proximal refers to a structure that is closer to the trunk or the point of origin
(e.g., the shoulder is proximal to the elbow). Distal means farther away .
Q4. Hematopoiesis is the:
A. Creation of new blood cells
B. Shape of red blood cells
C. Creation of fluid in the bone marrow
D. Clotting factor in a person
Correct Answer: A. Creation of new blood cells
Rationale: Hematopoiesis (or hemopoiesis) is the process of blood cell production,
which occurs primarily in the bone marrow .
Q5. The average normal adult heart rate is:
A. Greater than 100 beats per minute
B. About 72 beats per minute
C. Less than 60 beats per minute
D. Greater than 81 beats per minute
Correct Answer: B. About 72 beats per minute
Rationale: The normal adult resting heart rate ranges from 60-100 bpm, with
approximately 72 bpm being the average. <60 bpm is bradycardia; >100 bpm is
tachycardia .
Q6. A patient's arm is swollen due to fluid retention. The term used to describe
this condition is:
A. Cyanotic
B. Edematous
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C. Sclerosed
D. Thrombosed
Correct Answer: B. Edematous
Rationale: Edema is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues. An arm
that is swollen can be described as "edematous" .
Q7. The combining form "cryo-" means:
A. Blue
B. Below normal
C. Sub
D. Cold
Correct Answer: D. Cold
Rationale: The combining form "cry/o" means cold (e.g., cryotherapy). "Cyan" refers to
blue, and "hypo" means below normal .
Q8. The word root of the medical term "thoracic" is:
A. Acic
B. Thorac
C. Racic
D. Oraci
Correct Answer: B. Thorac
Rationale: "Thorac" is the word root meaning chest. The suffix "-ic" means pertaining to;
thus, thoracic means pertaining to the chest .
Q9. A patient with a high degree of jaundice typically presents with:
A. Edematous extremities
B. Yellow skin and sclera
C. Bruising and petechiae
D. Hemolyzed specimens
Correct Answer: B. Yellow skin and sclera
Rationale: Jaundice results from excessive bilirubin buildup, causing yellow discoloration
of the skin and the whites of the eyes (sclera), often indicating liver dysfunction .
AMCA (CMAC) | CERTIFIED MANAGER OF
ANIMAL CARE 2026 CERTIFICATION EXAM
COMPLETE (100) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES|GUARANTEED PASS.
AMCA
Prepare for the AMCA (CMAC) Certified Manager of Animal Care
Certification Exam with practice questions covering animal health,
facility management, safety procedures, nutrition, sanitation, staff
supervision, and animal care regulations. This study guide helps
reinforce essential animal care management concepts and supports
effective certification exam preparation. Designed to improve
operational knowledge and boost confidence in professional animal
care environments. Suitable for veterinary support staff, animal care
managers, and animal health professionals.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Domain 1: Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology (1-20)
Q1. Located near the back of the body, this body cavity is a continuous internal
opening that includes the cranial and spinal cavities.
A. Posterior (dorsal) cavity
B. Transverse plane
C. Pelvic cavity
D. Abdominal cavity
Correct Answer: A. Posterior (dorsal) cavity
Rationale: The dorsal cavity protects the nervous system. It is divided into the cranial
cavity (housing the brain) and the spinal cavity (housing the spinal cord). It is located on
the posterior aspect of the body .
Q2. Which body plane divides the body into upper and lower portions?
A. Midsagittal
B. Transverse
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C. Frontal
D. Sagittal
Correct Answer: B. Transverse
Rationale: The transverse plane (horizontal) separates the body into superior (upper) and
inferior (lower) sections. Sagittal planes divide left/right, and frontal divides front/back .
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Q3. The term meaning "closer to the point of attachment" is:
A. Distal
B. Lateral
C. Proximal
D. Medial
Correct Answer: C. Proximal
Rationale: Proximal refers to a structure that is closer to the trunk or the point of origin
(e.g., the shoulder is proximal to the elbow). Distal means farther away .
Q4. Hematopoiesis is the:
A. Creation of new blood cells
B. Shape of red blood cells
C. Creation of fluid in the bone marrow
D. Clotting factor in a person
Correct Answer: A. Creation of new blood cells
Rationale: Hematopoiesis (or hemopoiesis) is the process of blood cell production,
which occurs primarily in the bone marrow .
Q5. The average normal adult heart rate is:
A. Greater than 100 beats per minute
B. About 72 beats per minute
C. Less than 60 beats per minute
D. Greater than 81 beats per minute
Correct Answer: B. About 72 beats per minute
Rationale: The normal adult resting heart rate ranges from 60-100 bpm, with
approximately 72 bpm being the average. <60 bpm is bradycardia; >100 bpm is
tachycardia .
Q6. A patient's arm is swollen due to fluid retention. The term used to describe
this condition is:
A. Cyanotic
B. Edematous
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C. Sclerosed
D. Thrombosed
Correct Answer: B. Edematous
Rationale: Edema is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues. An arm
that is swollen can be described as "edematous" .
Q7. The combining form "cryo-" means:
A. Blue
B. Below normal
C. Sub
D. Cold
Correct Answer: D. Cold
Rationale: The combining form "cry/o" means cold (e.g., cryotherapy). "Cyan" refers to
blue, and "hypo" means below normal .
Q8. The word root of the medical term "thoracic" is:
A. Acic
B. Thorac
C. Racic
D. Oraci
Correct Answer: B. Thorac
Rationale: "Thorac" is the word root meaning chest. The suffix "-ic" means pertaining to;
thus, thoracic means pertaining to the chest .
Q9. A patient with a high degree of jaundice typically presents with:
A. Edematous extremities
B. Yellow skin and sclera
C. Bruising and petechiae
D. Hemolyzed specimens
Correct Answer: B. Yellow skin and sclera
Rationale: Jaundice results from excessive bilirubin buildup, causing yellow discoloration
of the skin and the whites of the eyes (sclera), often indicating liver dysfunction .
