15 Questions
Which of the following viruses has been reported to cause severe respiratory disease in boas and pythons?
Nidoviruses
What is the recommended treatment for hypovitaminosis A in aquatic and semi-aquatic carnivorous chelonia?
Vitamin A supplementation
Where is the heart position in chelonians?
Ventral midline
Which of the following is a clinical sign associated with herpesvirus infection in tortoises?
Stomatitis
What is the most commonly seen serotype of Testudo Herpesviruses in Horsefield's tortoises?
ToHV1
What is the preferred diagnostic method for herpesvirus infection in tortoises?
PCR
Which chamber of the reptilian heart is larger in size compared to the other chamber?
Right atrium
What is the formula to estimate the normal reptilian heart rate (HR) based on weight (W) in kilograms?
HR = 33.4xW
What is the purpose of the sinus venosus in the reptilian heart?
It functions as the dominant cardiac pacemaker
Which method of blood pressure measurement is considered unreliable in reptiles?
Indirect measurement
What is a potential cause of cardiovascular disease in reptiles?
Bacterial diseases
What is a reported case of congenital malformation in reptiles?
Atrial septal defect in a Komodo dragon
Which of the following is true about reptile ECG traces compared to mammals and birds?
Reptile ECG traces have slower heart rates compared to mammals and birds.
Which of the following is true about reptile radiography?
Radiography is useful in assessing pulmonary edema associated with heart failure in snakes.
Which of the following is true about reptile ultrasound?
Ultrasound can access the heart from the base of the neck in chelonians.
Test your knowledge of reptile anatomy with this quiz! Learn about the unique placement of the heart in different species of snakes and lizards. Explore the variations in chamber count and ventricle structure. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of reptilian biology.
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