Question 1

Chytridiomycosis is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) caused by consuming too many mealworms 
B) a fungal skin disease 
C) a bacterial infection of the GI tract 
D) caused by inadequate UV lighting 
A) caused by consuming too many mealworms 
B) a fungal skin disease 
C) a bacterial infection of the GI tract 
D) caused by inadequate UV lighting B

Question 2

Today, there are different species of amphibians.

Accepted Answer

A) approximately 100,000 
B) more than 4,000 
C) no more than 200 
D) roughly 30,000 
A) approximately 100,000 
B) more than 4,000 
C) no more than 200 
D) roughly 30,000 B

Question 3

Poison dart frogs _____.

Accepted Answer

A) should never be kept in captivity 
B) lose their bright colors when kept in captivity 
C) can be detoxified by soaking them in a base solution 
D) derive toxins from feeding on ants that eat toxic plants 
A) should never be kept in captivity 
B) lose their bright colors when kept in captivity 
C) can be detoxified by soaking them in a base solution 
D) derive toxins from feeding on ants that eat toxic plants D

Question 4

Another name for mandibular bone degeneration is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) red chops 
B) snap and gulp 
C) soft jowl 
D) rubber jaw 
A) red chops 
B) snap and gulp 
C) soft jowl 
D) rubber jaw

Question 5

Diurnal amphibians need _____.

Accepted Answer

A) full spectrum lighting 
B) bulbs that produce black light 
C) bulbs that produce red light 
D) very little artificial light 
A) full spectrum lighting 
B) bulbs that produce black light 
C) bulbs that produce red light 
D) very little artificial light

Question 6

The humidity necessary for amphibians is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) no less than 95 percent 
B) never greater than 80 percent 
C) usually 75 to 90 percent 
D) between 45 and 70 percent 
A) no less than 95 percent 
B) never greater than 80 percent 
C) usually 75 to 90 percent 
D) between 45 and 70 percent

Question 7

Healthy amphibian skin is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) shed regularly 
B) tacky and dark 
C) not shed 
D) shed in patches 
A) shed regularly 
B) tacky and dark 
C) not shed 
D) shed in patches

Question 8

All amphibians are poikilotherms; that is, they are totally dependent on to regulate body temperature and metabolic activity.

Accepted Answer

A) a proper diet 
B) adequate oxygen 
C) other amphibians 
D) their environment 
A) a proper diet 
B) adequate oxygen 
C) other amphibians 
D) their environment

Question 9

All adult amphibians eat _____.

Accepted Answer

A) algae and water plants 
B) an omnivorous diet 
C) only live food 
D) carrion 
A) algae and water plants 
B) an omnivorous diet 
C) only live food 
D) carrion

Question 10

Anesthesia in amphibians is similar to anesthesia.

Accepted Answer

A) fish 
B) reptile 
C) rodent 
D) small mammal 
A) fish 
B) reptile 
C) rodent 
D) small mammal

Chytridiomycosis is _____.

Today, there are different species of amphibians.

Poison dart frogs _____.

Another name for mandibular bone degeneration is _____.

Diurnal amphibians need _____.

The humidity necessary for amphibians is _____.

Healthy amphibian skin is _____.

All amphibians are poikilotherms; that is, they are totally dependent on to regulate body temperature and metabolic activity.

All adult amphibians eat _____.

Anesthesia in amphibians is similar to anesthesia.

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Exam 16: Amphibians

Chytridiomycosis is _____.

Today, there are different species of amphibians.

Poison dart frogs _____.

Another name for mandibular bone degeneration is _____.

Diurnal amphibians need _____.

The humidity necessary for amphibians is _____.

Healthy amphibian skin is _____.

All amphibians are poikilotherms; that is, they are totally dependent on to regulate body temperature and metabolic activity.

All adult amphibians eat _____.

Anesthesia in amphibians is similar to anesthesia.

Introduction to Exotic Animals

Zoonotic Disease

Introduction to Small Mammals

Ferrets

Rabbits

Guinea Pigs

Chinchillas

Hedgehogs

Degus

Hamsters and Gerbils

Rats and Mice

Short-Tailed Opposums

Sugar Gliders

Avian

Reptiles

Scorpions

Tarantulas

Hermit Crabs

Alpacas and Llamas

Miniature Pigs

Backyard Chickens

Filters