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COMPREHENSIVE COMPETITION EXAM
PREPARATION STUDY GUIDE 2026 |
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales Included
,cartilage forms cushion, tough tissue
ligaments connect bone to bone
tendons attach muscle to bone
muscle functions movement, stabilizes joints, produces heat, produces posture
long bones protects blood producing cells
blood flow right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary valve, pulmonary artery,
lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium, bicuspid valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, aorta,
body, restart
kidney shape bean
lung congestion problem in the left side of the heart
ascites problem in the right side of the heart
day 11 earliest day of gestation that an equine pregnancy can be confirmed
basic nutrients carbohydrates, lipids, fibers, protein, minerals, vitamins, water
animal behavior study of why animals do what they do
instinct behavior that is programmed
trial and error do an undesirable, they won't do it again
ingestion feeding and drinking->hunting, chasing, chewing-> possessive behaviors and
begging
, elimination desecration and urination-> circling, scratching the ground with back legs, lifting
legs or squatting-> housebreaking, submission, or marking
resting and sleep circling or going under furniture to lie down-> sleeping on furniture
contacting investigating-> sniffing, pawing, searching-> pulling on a leash
play playing boo, chase, fetch, tug of war-> play nipping, mouthing
social attachment following, staying close, escaping, searching, vocalizing-> leads to separation
anxiety
etiology study of disease causes
attaining water born parasites ingesting aquatic species
grass tetany result of magnesium deficiency
fungus ringworm
RNA virus feline calicivirus
leptospirosis caused by leptospira bacteria
zoonosis a disease naturally transmitted from animals to humans
reverse zoonosis naturally transmitted from humans to animals
etiologic agent organism that causes the disease
host one that is getting sick
COMPREHENSIVE COMPETITION EXAM
PREPARATION STUDY GUIDE 2026 |
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales Included
,cartilage forms cushion, tough tissue
ligaments connect bone to bone
tendons attach muscle to bone
muscle functions movement, stabilizes joints, produces heat, produces posture
long bones protects blood producing cells
blood flow right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary valve, pulmonary artery,
lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium, bicuspid valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, aorta,
body, restart
kidney shape bean
lung congestion problem in the left side of the heart
ascites problem in the right side of the heart
day 11 earliest day of gestation that an equine pregnancy can be confirmed
basic nutrients carbohydrates, lipids, fibers, protein, minerals, vitamins, water
animal behavior study of why animals do what they do
instinct behavior that is programmed
trial and error do an undesirable, they won't do it again
ingestion feeding and drinking->hunting, chasing, chewing-> possessive behaviors and
begging
, elimination desecration and urination-> circling, scratching the ground with back legs, lifting
legs or squatting-> housebreaking, submission, or marking
resting and sleep circling or going under furniture to lie down-> sleeping on furniture
contacting investigating-> sniffing, pawing, searching-> pulling on a leash
play playing boo, chase, fetch, tug of war-> play nipping, mouthing
social attachment following, staying close, escaping, searching, vocalizing-> leads to separation
anxiety
etiology study of disease causes
attaining water born parasites ingesting aquatic species
grass tetany result of magnesium deficiency
fungus ringworm
RNA virus feline calicivirus
leptospirosis caused by leptospira bacteria
zoonosis a disease naturally transmitted from animals to humans
reverse zoonosis naturally transmitted from humans to animals
etiologic agent organism that causes the disease
host one that is getting sick
