Animal Non-Infectious Diseases

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of non-infectious diseases in animals, including their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Which of the following is a non-infectious disease that affects the digestive system of animals?

  1. Foot-and-mouth disease

  2. Bovine spongiform encephalopathy

  3. Mastitis

  4. Intestinal impaction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intestinal impaction is a non-infectious condition in animals where the digestive tract becomes blocked with undigested food, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation, and vomiting.

What is the primary cause of laminitis in horses?

  1. Bacterial infection

  2. Viral infection

  3. Excessive weight bearing

  4. Nutritional deficiency


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Laminitis in horses is primarily caused by excessive weight bearing on the hooves, often due to factors such as obesity, prolonged standing on hard surfaces, or hoof abnormalities.

Which of the following is a common non-infectious skin disease in dogs?

  1. Mange

  2. Ringworm

  3. Dermatitis

  4. Allergies


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dermatitis is a general term for skin inflammation in dogs, often caused by non-infectious factors such as allergies, environmental irritants, or nutritional deficiencies.

What is the term for the accumulation of fluid in the joints of animals?

  1. Arthritis

  2. Synovitis

  3. Bursitis

  4. Tendonitis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Synovitis refers to the inflammation and accumulation of fluid in the synovial joints of animals, causing symptoms such as joint pain, swelling, and lameness.

Which of the following is a non-infectious respiratory disease in cattle?

  1. Pneumonia

  2. Bovine viral diarrhea

  3. Emphysema

  4. Lung abscess


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Emphysema is a non-infectious lung disease in cattle characterized by the enlargement of air spaces in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing and reduced oxygen levels.

What is the primary cause of milk fever in dairy cows?

  1. Bacterial infection

  2. Viral infection

  3. Hypocalcemia

  4. Mastitis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Milk fever, also known as hypocalcemia, is a non-infectious metabolic disorder in dairy cows that occurs due to a sudden drop in blood calcium levels, often around the time of calving.

Which of the following is a non-infectious disease that affects the nervous system of animals?

  1. Rabies

  2. Tetanus

  3. Encephalitis

  4. Meningitis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tetanus is a non-infectious bacterial disease that affects the nervous system of animals, causing muscle spasms and rigidity, often due to contamination of wounds with Clostridium tetani bacteria.

What is the term for the abnormal accumulation of fat in the liver of animals?

  1. Hepatitis

  2. Cirrhosis

  3. Fatty liver disease

  4. Jaundice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic lipidosis, refers to the excessive accumulation of fat in the liver cells of animals, often due to factors such as obesity, diabetes, or certain medications.

Which of the following is a non-infectious disease that affects the kidneys of animals?

  1. Pyelonephritis

  2. Glomerulonephritis

  3. Nephrolithiasis

  4. Renal failure


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nephrolithiasis, also known as kidney stones, is a non-infectious condition in animals where solid crystals or stones form in the kidneys, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, difficulty urinating, and blood in the urine.

What is the term for the abnormal growth of tissue in the uterus of animals?

  1. Endometritis

  2. Metritis

  3. Pyometra

  4. Fibroids


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths of muscle and connective tissue that can develop in the uterus of animals, often causing symptoms such as infertility, abnormal bleeding, and abdominal pain.

Which of the following is a non-infectious disease that affects the eyes of animals?

  1. Conjunctivitis

  2. Keratitis

  3. Cataracts

  4. Glaucoma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cataracts are a non-infectious clouding of the lens of the eye, leading to impaired vision or blindness in animals, often associated with aging or certain genetic conditions.

What is the term for the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen of animals?

  1. Ascites

  2. Peritonitis

  3. Hydrocephalus

  4. Pleural effusion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ascites refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity of animals, often due to conditions such as liver disease, heart failure, or kidney failure.

Which of the following is a non-infectious disease that affects the heart of animals?

  1. Myocarditis

  2. Endocarditis

  3. Pericarditis

  4. Cardiomyopathy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cardiomyopathy is a non-infectious disease of the heart muscle, leading to impaired heart function and symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and arrhythmias.

What is the term for the abnormal growth of tissue in the mammary glands of animals?

  1. Mastitis

  2. Galactocele

  3. Fibroadenoma

  4. Mammary carcinoma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fibroadenoma is a non-cancerous growth of glandular and fibrous tissue in the mammary glands of animals, often presenting as a firm, movable lump.

Which of the following is a non-infectious disease that affects the bones of animals?

  1. Osteomyelitis

  2. Arthritis

  3. Osteoporosis

  4. Paget's disease of bone


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Osteoporosis is a non-infectious bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and increased risk of fractures, often associated with aging, hormonal imbalances, or nutritional deficiencies.

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