General Splanchnology

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is the definition of splanchnology?
   • A) The study of bones
   • B) The study of joints
   • C) The study of internal organs
   • D) The study of muscles
     Answer: C) The study of internal organs
2. Which cavity is bounded by the diaphragm and contains the heart and lungs?
   • A) Abdominal cavity
   • B) Pelvic cavity
   • C) Thoracic cavity
   • D) Cranial cavity
     Answer: C) Thoracic cavity
3. What is the primary function of the abdominal cavity?
   • A) To protect the brain
   • B) To house digestive organs
   • C) To facilitate respiration
   • D) To support limb movement
     Answer: B) To house digestive organs
4. Which region is important for assessing neurological function and trauma?
   • A) Facial Region
   • B) Cranial Region
   • C) Thoracic Region
   • D) Pelvic Region
     Answer: B) Cranial Region
5. Which joint connects the scapula and humerus?
   • A) Elbow Joint
   • B) Knee Joint
   • C) Shoulder Joint
   • D) Ankle Joint
     Answer: C) Shoulder Joint
6. What is the primary function of the pelvic cavity?
   • A) To support the spine
   • B) To house reproductive organs
   • C) To facilitate respiration
   • D) To protect the heart
     Answer: B) To house reproductive organs
7. Which lymph node is located near the jaw?
   • A) Parotid Lymph Node
   • B) Mandibular Lymph Node
   • C) Popliteal Lymph Node
   • D) Superficial Cervical Lymph Node
     Answer: B) Mandibular Lymph Node
8. What is the primary function of the femoral artery?
   • A) To supply blood to the brain
   • B) To assess pulse and circulation in the hind limb
   • C) To transport oxygenated blood to the lungs
   • D) To return deoxygenated blood to the heart
     Answer: B) To assess pulse and circulation in the hind limb
9. Which vein is commonly used for blood collection in the forelimb?
   • A) Jugular Vein
   • B) Saphenous Vein
   • C) Cephalic Vein
   • D) Femoral Vein
     Answer: C) Cephalic Vein
10. What is the primary function of the kidneys?
    • A) To produce hormones
    • B) To filter blood and produce urine
    • C) To store bile
    • D) To facilitate digestion
      Answer: B) To filter blood and produce urine
11. What is the most common site for collecting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
    • A) Cisterna Magna
    • B) Lumbosacral Region
    • C) Atlanto-occipital Space
    • D) Proximal Humerus
      Answer: B) Lumbosacral Region
12. Which structure connects muscles to bones?
    • A) Ligament
    • B) Tendon
    • C) Bursa
    • D) Cartilage
      Answer: B) Tendon
13. What is the primary function of the spleen?
    • A) To produce bile
    • B) To filter blood and support immune function
    • C) To store urine
    • D) To produce hormones
      Answer: B) To filter blood and support immune function
14. Which joint connects the femur, tibia, and patella?
    • A) Hip Joint
    • B) Elbow Joint
    • C) Knee Joint (Stifle)
    • D) Ankle Joint
      Answer: C) Knee Joint (Stifle)
15. What is the role of the larynx?
    • A) Voice production
    • B) Gas exchange
    • C) Food transport
    • D) Blood filtration
      Answer: A) Voice production
16. Which of the following is a common site for bone marrow collection?
    • A) Iliac Crest
    • B) Femur
    • C) Scapula
    • D) Humerus
      Answer: A) Iliac Crest
17. What is the primary function of the lungs?
    • A) To filter blood
    • B) To facilitate digestion
    • C) To oxygenate blood and remove carbon dioxide
    • D) To produce hormones
      Answer: C) To oxygenate blood and remove carbon dioxide
18. Which artery is located in the neck and assessed for pulse?
    • A) Femoral Artery
    • B) Radial Artery
    • C) Brachial Artery
    • D) Carotid Artery
      Answer: D) Carotid Artery
19. The __________ is a common site for blood collection in larger animals.
    • A) Jugular Vein
    • B) Saphenous Vein
    • C) Cephalic Vein
    • D) Femoral Vein
      Answer: A) Jugular Vein
20. What is the primary function of the rectum?
    • A) To store urine
    • B) To transport food
    • C) To store feces prior to excretion
    • D) To absorb nutrients
      Answer: C) To store feces prior to excretion

Fill in the Blanks

1. Splanchnology is the study of __________ organs.
   Answer: internal
2. The thoracic cavity is bounded by the __________ and contains the heart and lungs.
   Answer: diaphragm
3. The __________ region is important for assessing neurological function.
   Answer: cranial
4. The __________ joint connects the scapula and humerus.
   Answer: shoulder
5. The __________ lymph nodes are located near the jaw.
   Answer: mandibular
6. The __________ artery is assessed for pulse in the groin.
   Answer: femoral
7. The __________ is a common site for collecting cerebrospinal fluid.
   Answer: lumbosacral region
8. The __________ is a fibrous connective tissue that connects muscles to bones.
   Answer: tendon
9. The __________ is responsible for filtering blood and supporting immune function.
   Answer: spleen
10. The __________ joint connects the femur, tibia, and patella.
    Answer: knee (stifle)
11. The __________ is a muscular sac that stores urine.
    Answer: urinary bladder
12. The __________ is the point where two bones meet, forming a joint.
    Answer: articulation
13. The __________ is a flat, sheet-like structure that connects muscles to the parts they move.
    Answer: aponeurosis
14. The __________ is a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between bones and soft tissues.
    Answer: synovial bursa
15. The __________ is the primary function of the lungs.
    Answer: gas exchange
16. The __________ vein is commonly used for blood collection in the forelimb.
    Answer: cephalic
17. The __________ is formed by the union of sensory and motor nerve roots.
    Answer: spinal nerve
18. The __________ is the innermost layer of the meninges.
    Answer: pia mater
19. The __________ is the primary function of the kidneys.
    Answer: urine production
20. The __________ is the region of the brain responsible for higher brain functions.
    Answer: cerebrum

True/False Questions

1. Splanchnology is the study of the circulatory system.
   Answer: False
2. The cranial region includes the skull and facial bones.
   Answer: True
3. The pelvic cavity contains the heart and lungs.
   Answer: False
4. The thoracic cavity is bounded by the diaphragm.
   Answer: True
5. The shoulder joint connects the scapula and femur.
   Answer: False
6. Palpation can help identify dental issues in the facial region.
   Answer: True
7. The popliteal lymph nodes are located in the neck.
   Answer: False
8. The femoral artery is assessed for pulse in the hind limb.
   Answer: True
9. The lumbosacral region is the most common site for CSF collection.
   Answer: True
10. The term “articulation” refers to the point where two bones meet.
    Answer: True
11. The cerebellum coordinates movement and balance.
    Answer: True
12. Synovial fluid lubricates joints.
    Answer: True
13. Skeletal muscle is involuntary and non-striated.
    Answer: False
14. Tendons connect muscles to bones.
    Answer: True
15. The brainstem controls higher brain functions.
    Answer: False
16. Lymph nodes filter lymph and support immune function.
    Answer: True
17. The appendicular skeleton includes the skull and vertebral column.
    Answer: False
18. The iliac crest is a common site for bone marrow aspiration.
    Answer: True
19. The rectum is part of the digestive system.
    Answer: True
20. The patella is an example of a long bone.
    Answer: False