CPG Animal Anatomy & Behavior 3

Question 1

Which part of a dog's paw acts as the primary shock absorber when the dog lands after jumping?

Accepted Answer

Digital pads

Answer

The digital pads (toe pads) cushion impact force during movement and jumping alongside the large central metacarpal/metatarsal pad.

Question 2

A dog that yawns, licks its lips, and looks away when approached by a stranger is most likely:

Accepted Answer

Offering calming or appeasement signals

Answer

Lip licking, yawning, and gaze aversion are classic calming/appeasement signals dogs use to de-escalate perceived threats.

Question 3

What is the term for the soft undercoat found in double-coated breeds like Huskies and Golden Retrievers?

Accepted Answer

Undercoat or secondary coat

Answer

The undercoat (secondary coat) is the soft, dense layer beneath the outer guard hairs that provides insulation.

Question 4

Where is a dog's anal sac located?

Accepted Answer

On either side of the anus at approximately 4 and 8 o'clock positions

Answer

Anal sacs are paired glands located at the 4 and 8 o'clock positions on either side of the anus.

Question 5

In cats, what is the specialized sensory organ located in the roof of the mouth used to detect scents?

Accepted Answer

Vomeronasal (Jacobson's) organ

Answer

The vomeronasal (Jacobson's) organ in the palate detects pheromones and chemical signals, triggered when cats display the flehmen response.

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