Question

this exam is closed - book. before starting, make sure you have studied all of the questions on your previous ct quizzes. question 30 2 pts heartworm disease is a mosquito - borne infectious disease that affects both cats and dogs. clinical signs of heartworm disease differ between the cat and the dog. this difference in clinical signs is a reflection of worm burden and the longevity of the adult worm. which statement is true? cats carry a heavier burden (more adult heartworms) than do dogs. adult heartworms survive for a greater length of time in dogs than in cats. in dogs, adult worms reside primarily in the pulmonary veins. in cats, adult worms reside primarily in the left atrium.

Explanation:

Dogs generally have a lower worm - burden and adult heartworms survive for a shorter time in cats compared to dogs. In dogs, adult heartworms primarily reside in the pulmonary arteries, not veins. In cats, adult heartworms are mainly found in the pulmonary arteries and right side of the heart, not the left atrium. Adult heartworms survive for a greater length of time in dogs than in cats.

Answer:

Adult heartworms survive for a greater length of time in dogs than in cats.