CPD
AC/1969/18
1. The weight of a complete intact bovine
placenta should be what percentage of the
fetus/stillbirth weight? 6. What is the most common distribution
pattern of placentitis associated with
Brucella abortus infection?
a. 5%.
b. 10%.
c. 14%.
d. 25%.
e. 40%. a. Diffuse cotyledonary.
b. Multifocal predominantly cotyledonary.
c. Diffuse intercotyledonary.
d. Diffuse cotyledonary and intercotyledonary.
e. Multifocal intercotyledonary.
2. What is the normal average diameter of a
fully developed bovine placental cotyledon?
a. 1 cm.
b. 2 cm.
c. 3 cm.
d. 4cm.
e. 5 cm.
3. Which of the following is the most reliable
indicator of placental insufficiency in small
ruminants?
a. Cotyledon weight.
b. Placental weight.
c. Cotyledon number.
d. Cotyledon size.
e. Placenta size.
10. Which of the following metacarpal bone
length: width ratios would be indicative of a
true genetic dwarf?
a. Brucella abortus.
b. Toxoplasma gondii.
c. Babesia bovis.
d. Coxiella burnetti.
e. Chlamydia abortus.
a. 4.5:1.
b. 3.1:1.
c. 5.2:1
d. 4.1:1
e. 5.5:1
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8. Which of the following factors do not affect
the birth weight of lambs?
a. 2.5 kg
b. 3 kg
c. 4 kg.
d. 5 kg.
e. 6 kg.
5. Which of the following infectious causes
of abortion in domestic ruminants are not
associated with placentitis?
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a. Thick and leathery placenta with extensive
intercotyledonary involvement.
b. Multifocal necrosis of cotyledons.
c. Cotyledonary infarction.
d. Thick cotyledonary exudate with
intercotyledonary edema.
e. Translucent intercotyledonary edema.
9. What would be considered the target body
weight for a term ovine fetus?
a. Hemorrhage.
b. Exudate.
c. Necrosis.
d. Adherent caruncule tissue.
e. Infarction.
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7. Which of the following would be
considered a characteristic gross lesion of
Coxiella burnetti associated placentitis?
a. Size of the letter.
b. Sex of the lamb.
c. Maternal body condition prior to pregnancy.
d. Maternal nutrition in late pregnancy.
e. Maternal nutrition in early pregnancy.
4. Transecting cotyledons to examine cut
surfaces facilitates recognition of which of
the following lesions?
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