Lizard physiology quiz

1

Lizards undergo regular periods of shedding ; the frequency of shedding DOES NOT depend on?

	nutritional state
	temperature
	species
	sex
	humidity
Please select an option Incorrect! Frequency depends on the species, temperature, humidity, state of nutrition, and rate of growth. WikiVet Article: Lizard Integument Incorrect! Frequency depends on the species, temperature, humidity, state of nutrition, and rate of growth. WikiVet Article: Lizard Integument Incorrect! Frequency depends on the species, temperature, humidity, state of nutrition, and rate of growth. WikiVet Article: Lizard Integument Correct! Frequency depends on the species, temperature, humidity, state of nutrition, and rate of growth, NOT on sex. WikiVet Article: Lizard Integument Incorrect! Frequency depends on the species, temperature, humidity, state of nutrition, and rate of growth. WikiVet Article: Lizard Integument

2

Antibody production is dependent on ... ?

	temperature
	light
	humidity
	age
	nutrition
Please select an option Correct! WikiVet Article: Lizard and Snake Immune System Incorrect! Antibody production is temperature dependent. WikiVet Article: Lizard and Snake Immune System Incorrect! Antibody production is temperature dependent. WikiVet Article: Lizard and Snake Immune System Incorrect! The immune system of lizards and snakes is influenced by age, nutrition, general health, ambient temperature and season. However, antibody production is temperature dependent. WikiVet Article: Lizard and Snake Immune System Incorrect! The immune system of lizards and snakes is influenced by age, nutrition, general health, ambient temperature and season. However, antibody production is temperature dependent. WikiVet Article: Lizard and Snake Immune System

3

Which of the following reproductive strategies is NOT used by lizard species ?

	oviparous
	semelparous
	parthenogenic
	ovoviviparous
	viviparous
Please select an option Incorrect! Lizard reproductive strategies vary; they may be oviparous, ovoviviparous, viviparous, and parthenogenic. WikiVet Article: Lizard Reproduction Correct! Semelparous organisms reproduce only once in their lifetime, such as annual plants and certain species of salmon, spiders, bamboos and centru plants. Lizard reproductive strategies vary; they may be oviparous, ovoviviparous, viviparous, and parthenogenic. WikiVet Article: Lizard Reproduction Incorrect! Lizard reproductive strategies vary; they may be oviparous, ovoviviparous, viviparous, and parthenogenic. WikiVet Article: Lizard Reproduction Incorrect! Lizard reproductive strategies vary; they may be oviparous, ovoviviparous, viviparous, and parthenogenic. WikiVet Article: Lizard Reproduction Incorrect! Lizard reproductive strategies vary; they may be oviparous, ovoviviparous, viviparous, and parthenogenic. WikiVet Article: Lizard Reproduction

4

An iguana kept at 28°C will …?

	… eat but its food will not be digested properly.
	…refrain from eating altogether.
	…lose its appetite and greatly reduce its food intake.
	…continue to feed normally and remain unaffected.
	…no longer digest its food.
Please select an option Correct! An iguana kept at 28°C will keep eating normally but its food will not be digested properly as low temperatures may slow down digestion. WikiVet Article: Lizard Digestion Incorrect! An iguana kept at 28°C will keep eating normally but its food will not be digested properly as low temperatures may slow down digestion. WikiVet Article: Lizard Digestion Incorrect! An iguana kept at 28°C will keep eating normally but its food will not be digested properly as low temperatures may slow down digestion. WikiVet Article: Lizard Digestion Incorrect! An iguana kept at 28°C will keep eating normally but its food will not be digested properly as low temperatures may slow down digestion. WikiVet Article: Lizard Digestion Incorrect! Digestion comes to a halt when temperatures drop below 7°C. An iguana kept at 28°C will keep eating normally but its food will not be digested properly as low temperatures may slow down digestion. WikiVet Article: Lizard Digestion

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