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Which of the following viruses has been reported to cause severe respiratory disease in boas and pythons?
Which of the following viruses has been reported to cause severe respiratory disease in boas and pythons?
- Iridoviruses
- Ranavirus
- Adenoviruses
- Nidoviruses (correct)
What is the recommended treatment for hypovitaminosis A in aquatic and semi-aquatic carnivorous chelonia?
What is the recommended treatment for hypovitaminosis A in aquatic and semi-aquatic carnivorous chelonia?
- Vitamin A supplementation (correct)
- Immunostimulants
- Acyclovir
- Echinacea
Where is the heart position in chelonians?
Where is the heart position in chelonians?
- Laterally
- Dorsally
- Behind the neck
- Ventral midline (correct)
Which of the following is a clinical sign associated with herpesvirus infection in tortoises?
Which of the following is a clinical sign associated with herpesvirus infection in tortoises?
What is the most commonly seen serotype of Testudo Herpesviruses in Horsefield's tortoises?
What is the most commonly seen serotype of Testudo Herpesviruses in Horsefield's tortoises?
What is the preferred diagnostic method for herpesvirus infection in tortoises?
What is the preferred diagnostic method for herpesvirus infection in tortoises?
Which chamber of the reptilian heart is larger in size compared to the other chamber?
Which chamber of the reptilian heart is larger in size compared to the other chamber?
What is the formula to estimate the normal reptilian heart rate (HR) based on weight (W) in kilograms?
What is the formula to estimate the normal reptilian heart rate (HR) based on weight (W) in kilograms?
What is the purpose of the sinus venosus in the reptilian heart?
What is the purpose of the sinus venosus in the reptilian heart?
Which method of blood pressure measurement is considered unreliable in reptiles?
Which method of blood pressure measurement is considered unreliable in reptiles?
What is a potential cause of cardiovascular disease in reptiles?
What is a potential cause of cardiovascular disease in reptiles?
What is a reported case of congenital malformation in reptiles?
What is a reported case of congenital malformation in reptiles?
Which of the following is true about reptile ECG traces compared to mammals and birds?
Which of the following is true about reptile ECG traces compared to mammals and birds?
Which of the following is true about reptile radiography?
Which of the following is true about reptile radiography?
Which of the following is true about reptile ultrasound?
Which of the following is true about reptile ultrasound?
