Veterinary Anatomy – MCQs

1. Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

A) Femur
B) Humerus
C) Skull
D) Tibia

Answer: C) Skull

2. What is the longest bone in the animal body?

A) Radius
B) Femur
C) Tibia
D) Humerus

Answer: B) Femur

3. Which organ is responsible for filtering waste from the blood in animals?

A) Liver
B) Kidney
C) Stomach
D) Pancreas

Answer: B) Kidney

4. What is the primary function of the cerebellum in animals?

A) Controlling balance and coordination
B) Regulating heart rate
C) Controlling digestion
D) Producing hormones

Answer: A) Controlling balance and coordination

5. In ruminants, which stomach compartment is known as the “true stomach”?

A) Rumen
B) Reticulum
C) Omasum
D) Abomasum

Answer: D) Abomasum

6. What is the name of the membrane that covers the lungs?

A) Peritoneum
B) Pleura
C) Pericardium
D) Synovium

Answer: B) Pleura

7. Which type of joint allows free movement in all directions?

A) Hinge joint
B) Ball and socket joint
C) Pivot joint
D) Saddle joint

Answer: B) Ball and socket joint

8. What is the main function of the liver in animals?

A) Pump blood
B) Store oxygen
C) Detoxify chemicals and produce bile
D) Absorb nutrients

Answer: C) Detoxify chemicals and produce bile

9. What is the functional unit of the kidney?

A) Neuron
B) Nephron
C) Alveolus
D) Osteon

Answer: B) Nephron

10. The large intestine in animals is mainly responsible for:

A) Protein digestion
B) Water absorption
C) Fat metabolism
D) Sugar breakdown

Answer: B) Water absorption