Amphibians mod 10
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Which organ in amphibians has significant immune system and erythropoietic functions?

  • The liver (correct)
  • The stomach
  • The intestines
  • The gall bladder

Which excretory product is primarily excreted through the gills and skin in aquatic amphibians?

  • Protein
  • Uric acid
  • Urea
  • Ammonia (correct)

Which system does the lymphatic drainage system in anurans help with?

  • Respiratory system
  • Electrolyte balance (correct)
  • Circulatory system
  • Digestive system

Which classification of amphibians includes limbless species found in fossorial, aquatic or semiaquatic locations?

<p>Caecilians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of amphibians includes species that have autotomy and usually have four limbs?

<p>Caudata (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of amphibians includes species that typically have no tail and rely on their eyes as the main sensory organ?

<p>Anura (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the respiratory system of terrestrial amphibians?

<p>They have an internal lung structure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of energy for amphibians during hibernation?

<p>Fats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria causes a septicaemic syndrome and renal and hepatic failure in amphibians?

<p>Aeromonas spp. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fungal disease is the single most important fungal disease affecting amphibians worldwide?

<p>Fungal Chytridiomycosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organism is responsible for causing Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis?

<p>Fungal Chytridiomycosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which viral disease induces a form of renal adenocarcinoma in North American leopard frogs?

<p>Herpes virus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is associated with oedema in tadpoles and ulcerative dermatitis in adult frogs?

<p>Frog virus 3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the commonest nematode seen in anurans and caudates?

<p>Rhabdias spp. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protozoan can cause damage to the large intestine and liver of anurans?

<p>Entamoeba ranurum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of metabolic bone disease in frogs and toads?

<p>Weakness and paralysis of the limbs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage of vitamin A supplementation for toads with hypovitaminosis A?

<p>1 iu/gram of food fed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which route of fluid administration is unique to amphibians and utilizes their semi-permeable skin?

<p>Cutaneous (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment has been shown to clear chytrid in subclinical frogs?

<p>Chloramphenicol baths (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage of ivermectin for treating trombiculid mites?

<p>0.2mg/kg PO q7days on 3-4 occasions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for dehydration in larger anurans and caudate?

<p>Intravenous or intraosseous 0.9% sodium chloride (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method has been shown to provide analgesia without sedation in frogs at low doses similar to mammals?

<p>Topical application of isoflurane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage of meloxicam for bullfrogs?

<p>0.1mg/kg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is effective for short procedures in tree frogs?

<p>Topical application of isoflurane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage of isoflurane for topical application in frogs?

<p>0.015ml/gram (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method has been used for anesthesia in leopard frogs without depression of neurological function?

<p>Intracoelomic injection of morphine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage of morphine for leopard frogs?

<p>30mg/kg-100mg/kg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is effective for inducing deep anesthesia in tree frogs?

<p>Inhalation of isoflurane within an induction chamber (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage of isoflurane for inhalation in frogs?

<p>100-140mg/kg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is effective for short procedures in frogs?

<p>Topical application of isoflurane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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