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2. —What objects are accomplished by the function of respiration. 
How are these obtained in the different classes of Yertebrata. State what 
conditions and structures are essential to the formation of a respiratory 
organ. 
3. — Describe the process of absorption; (a) from the intestines; (d) 
from the other organs and tissues of the body. State what changes 
Chyle and Lymph undergo as they pass through the glands previous to 
entering the general circulation. 
Comparative Anatomy. 
1. —Describe the chief differences between the digestive organs of a 
Herbivorous and Carnivorous animal. 
2. —State the difference observed in the arrangement of the bones of 
the anterior extremity of the Horse, Pig, and Dog. 
3. —Describe the arrangement of the placenta in the Mare, Cow, Sow, 
and Bitch. 
Therapeutics. 
1. —What is Chloral Hydrate, describe its physiological and thera¬ 
peutical actions. 
2. —Describe the physiological and therapeutical actions of Alcohol, 
and state under what conditions its administration is indicated. 
3. —What are the therapeutical uses of the salts of Iron, and give the 
indications for their administration. 
Pathology. 
1. —Describe the nature and characteristic lesions observed in “ An¬ 
thrax ” or “ Splenic Fever.” 
2. —Enumerate the different kinds of “ Pneumonia ” and describe the 
appearances presented in the different stages. 
3. What are the principal differences between the morbid conditions 
known as Hsematuria and “ Hsemoglobinuria ?” 
Sanitary Science. 
1. —What constitutes the differences between hard and soft water, and 
how can the degree of hardness of water be accurately ascertained ? 
2. —What is the effect of ergotised food on animals ? 
3. —What sanitary measures are necessary for the prevention of 
Trichinosis in mankind and animals ? 
Epizootology. 
1. —What are the influences upon which depend the extension of 
ovine, bovine, and equine variola ? 
2. —What is necessary for the successful transmission of a contagious 
malady. 
3. —How is Swine Plague extended, and what measures are necessary 
for its limitation or suppression ? 
Surgery. 
1. —Describe the covered operation, in castration, and state under what 
circumstances it is desirable to perform it ? 
2. —State the principles which should guide you in operating for “Poll 
Evil,” and Fistulous Withers, and how you would proceed ? 
3. —State how you would treat a “Chronic Quittor,” and what 
surgical operation, if any, you would perform for its cure ? 
