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VTI: Amphibians and Hedgehogs
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 3
04/07/2011

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Term

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the amphibians?

  • Carnivorus
  • Metamorphosis during development
  • Endothermic
  • Start off life as gilled larvae
Definition
Endothermic
Term
Amphibians evoloved from:
Definition
Fish
Term
Frogs and toads are part of the order:
Definition
Anura
Term

Which of the following statements regarding frogs and salamanders is false?

  • They are not considered dangerous to domestic dogs and cats
  • Some possess large parotid glands dorsally on the head that excrete toxins
  • They should all be considered potentially dangerous to dogs and cats
  • They have many modalities of respiration
Definition
They are not considered dangerous to domestic dogs and cats
Term
Why are many frogs brightly colored?
Definition
  • They are practicing mimcry
  • They are poisonous
  • It discourages predators due to a learned behavior
Term
Buccopharyngeal respiration:
Definition
Air-gulping
Term
Where is the best place to obtain the maximum about of blood from a frog?
Definition
Ventral abdominal vein
Term

Which of the following is the cause of "red leg" in frogs?

  • Chytridiomycosis
  • Coccidiosis
  • Aeromonas
  • Rhabdias
Definition
Aeromonas
Term

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a frog's skin?

  • Ecdysis occurs
  • It lacks glands
  • Contains a waxy substance that protects against dehydration
  • It is semipermeable
Definition
It lacks glands
Term
Where do most amphibians lay eggs?
Definition
Water
Term
Hedgehogs are part of which taxonomical order?
Definition
Insectivore
Term
Which sense(s) are highly developed in the hedgehog?
Definition
Smell
Term

Hedgehogs appear to be resistant  to which of the following?

  • Many toxins
  • Radiation
  • Antibiotics
  • Temperatures
Definition
Many toxins
Term
The face, underbody and legs of a hedgehog are covered with what?
Definition
Soft hairs
Term
The defense posture of a hedgehog:
Definition
Rolled into a ball
Term

All of the following statements are false regarding husbandry except:

  • They are best housed in small groups of 3 or 4
  • They are best housed alone
  • They will typically thrive better in large groups
  • It is best to house them in pairs of the same sex
Definition
They are best housed alone
Term

A major part of the hedgehogs diet could consist of all follwing except:

  • Insects
  • Kitten food
  • Worms
  • Vegetables
Definition
Vegetables
Term
Average life span of a hedgehog in the wild:
Definition
3-4 years
Term

All of the following are common medical problems associated with hedghogs except:

  • Dermatological conditions
  • Ophthalmic trauma
  • Lameness
  • Malocclusion
Definition
Malocclusion
Term

With regards to husbandry, hedgehogs should be provided with all of the following except:

  • A substrate such as pine or aspen
  • Water bowls
  • PVC piping
  • Rabbit water bottles
Definition
Water bowls
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