Cat Whiskers

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What is the scientific word for a cat's whiskers? oscillatae jactitatae quaverae vibrissae

2. How many total whiskers does the average cat have coming from the 'whisker pad', that puffy area between the top corners of your cat's mouth and the outer edges of his nose? 16 20 24 12

3. How many times thicker than ordinary cat hairs are cat whiskers? 3-4 times 2-3 times 1-2 times 4-5 times

4. Whiskers are rooted very deep in the cat's face, in an area rich in nerves and blood vessels. Compared to cat hairs, how many times deeper in a cat's tissue are whiskers set? 2 times 3 times 4 times 5 times

5. Cat whiskers can give an indication of your cat's mood. When the whiskers are relaxed or pushed forward, which of the following is NOT how your cat feels? defensive curious happy content

6. You've probably see a cat stick his head in and out of an opening before he puts his body in. He's judging the width of the opening, and is determining if he can fit into it. If a cat gains a lot of weight, do his whiskers grow to accomodate his new girth? Answer: (One Word)

7. True or False - It is okay to trim, or cut, your cat's whiskers. Answer: (One Word - True or False (T or F))

8. Whiskers help the cat feel his way around. This is because whiskers are so sensitive they can detect the slightest change in ....? air currents air speed air temperature air humidity

9. When can whiskers be a 'bother' to a cat? when he tries to eat out of a bowl when he is hunting when he sleeps on his side when he is playing with string

10. True or False - Cat whiskers fall out and are replaced. Answer: (One Word - True or False (T or F))