KEY FOR QUIZ 2:
THE SKIN, MEMBRANES, AND INTESTINAL DISCHARGES
Topic: 3189A
Read the following statements and check whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
1.
T
The skin and coat are important indicator of horse health.
2.
T
The thickness of the skin varies from one part of the body to another.
3.
T
By checking mucous membranes you can determine if a horse is showing
any signs of ill health.
4.
T
The blood is closer to the surface in the mucous membranes than on the
skin surface.
5.
Define the following terms as they apply to horse health evaluation:
a.
skin: the tissue covering the body of an animal
b.
coat: hair, wool or feathers that are attached to the skin of animals as a
covering.
c.
pigment: the substances in cells and tissues that give color to the skin and
coat. Differences in amounts and kinds of pigments make the different
colors.
d.
mucous membrane: moist covering that lines the natural body opening
such as the eyelids, mouth, nostrils, throat, etc.
e.
feces: you should watch for changes in the feces to watch for possible
illness.