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question="The Jacobson's organ in snakes play a role in...?" | question="The Jacobson's organ in snakes play a role in...?" | ||
choice1="detecting low airborne frequency sound" | choice1="detecting low airborne frequency sound" | ||
− | choice3=" | + | choice3="producing and storing venom in some species" |
choice2="propulsion of semen during copulation" | choice2="propulsion of semen during copulation" | ||
choice4="the shedding cycle and growth" | choice4="the shedding cycle and growth" | ||
choice5="vomeronasal chemoreception" | choice5="vomeronasal chemoreception" | ||
correctchoice="5" | correctchoice="5" | ||
− | feedback1="'''Incorrect''' The | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect!''' The Jacobson's organ, or vomeronasal organ, is a sensory organ, but it is involved in chemoreception and not sound. [[Snake Special Senses|WikiVet Article: Snake Special Senses]]." |
− | feedback3="'''Incorrect''' The | + | feedback3="'''Incorrect!''' The Jacobson's organ, or vomeronasal organ, is a snake 'special sense'. It forms part of the chemosensory system which is analagous to 'taste' [[Snake Special Senses|WikiVet Article: Snake Special Senses]]." |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect''' The Jacobson's organ | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect!''' The Jacobson's organ, or vomeronasal organ, does not play a role in reproduction. It forms part of the chemosensory system in snakes which is analagous to 'taste' [[Snake Special Senses|WikiVet Article: Snake Special Senses]]." |
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect''' | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect!''' Also known as the vomeronasal organ, the Jacobson's organ forms part of the chemosensory system in snakes, not the endocrine system. Scent particles picked up from the surroundings by the tongue are conveyed to the palate, to pass up through a duct to the Jacobson's organ for 'tasting'.[[Snake Special Senses|WikiVet Article: Snake Special Senses]]." |
− | feedback5="'''Correct!''' Also known as the vomeronasal organ, the Jacobson's organ forms part of the chemosensory system in snakes which is analagous to 'taste' | + | feedback5="'''Correct!''' Also known as the vomeronasal organ, the Jacobson's organ forms part of the chemosensory system in snakes which is analagous to 'taste' [[Snake Special Senses|WikiVet Article: Snake Special Senses]]." |
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choice5="Infrared–sensitive receptors that allow them to ‘see’ the radiated heat of their prey" | choice5="Infrared–sensitive receptors that allow them to ‘see’ the radiated heat of their prey" | ||
correctchoice="1" | correctchoice="1" | ||
− | feedback1="'''Correct!''' Gastrosteges are enlarged ventral scales on the body which aid locomotion. The number of gastrosteges may be used in snake identification | + | feedback1="'''Correct!''' Gastrosteges are enlarged ventral scales on the body which aid locomotion. The number of gastrosteges may be used in snake identification [[Snake Skin|WikiVet Article: Snake Skin]]." |
− | feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Scales that cover the eyes are called spectacles (also ocular scale, eye cap and brille). | + | feedback3="'''Incorrect!''' Scales that cover the eyes are called spectacles (also ocular scale, eye cap and brille). Gastrosteges are the enlarged ventral scales on the body which aid locomotion [[Snake Skin|WikiVet Article: Snake Skin]]." |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect''' These cutaneous appendages are known as | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect!''' These cutaneous appendages are known as Hemepenes. Gastrosteges are enlarged ventral scales on the body which aid locomotion [[Snake Skin|WikiVet Article: Snake Skin]]." |
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect''' This snake dentition is known as solenoglyphous. | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect!''' This snake dentition is known as solenoglyphous. Gastrosteges are enlarged ventral scales on the body which aid locomotion. The number of gastrosteges may be used in snake identification [[Snake Skin|WikiVet Article: Snake Skin]]." |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect''' These receptors occur in the labial pits of boids and pythons, and the heat pits of pit vipers | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect!''' These receptors occur in the labial pits of boids and pythons, and the heat pits of pit vipers and are used to located warm-blooded prey. Gastrosteges are enlarged ventral scales on the body which aid locomotion [[Snake Skin|WikiVet Article: Snake Skin]]." |
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choice4="Small intestine" | choice4="Small intestine" | ||
choice5="Spleen" | choice5="Spleen" | ||
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− | feedback1="'''Incorrect''' The kidneys can be found in the caudal third of the body. Although the internal organisation of organs vary between snake families and genera, it is important to know their approximate position during a physical examination. This can be done by dividing the body into thirds from snout to vent. [[Snake Physical Examination|Wikivet Article: Snake Physical Examination]]." | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect!''' The kidneys can be found in the caudal third of the body. Although the internal organisation of organs vary between snake families and genera, it is important to know their approximate position during a physical examination. This can be done by dividing the body into thirds from snout to vent. [[Snake Physical Examination|Wikivet Article: Snake Physical Examination]]." |
feedback3="'''Correct!''' The pancreas can be found in the caudal third of the body. Although the internal organisation of organs vary between snake families and genera, it is important to know their approximate position during a physical examination. This can be done by diving the body into thirds from snout to vent. [[Snake Physical Examination|Wikivet Article: Snake Physical Examination]]." | feedback3="'''Correct!''' The pancreas can be found in the caudal third of the body. Although the internal organisation of organs vary between snake families and genera, it is important to know their approximate position during a physical examination. This can be done by diving the body into thirds from snout to vent. [[Snake Physical Examination|Wikivet Article: Snake Physical Examination]]." | ||
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect''' The liver | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect!''' The liver can be found in the caudal third of the body. Although the internal organisation of organs vary between snake families and genera, it is important to know their approximate position during a physical examination. This can be done by diving the body into thirds from snout to vent. [[Snake Physical Examination|Wikivet Article: Snake Physical Examination]]." |
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect''' The small | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect!''' The small can be found in the caudal third of the body. Although the internal organisation of organs vary between snake families and genera, it is important to know their approximate position during a physical examination. This can be done by diving the body into thirds from snout to vent. [[Snake Physical Examination|Wikivet Article: Snake Physical Examination]]." |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect''' The spleen can be found in the caudal third of the body. Although the internal organisation of organs vary between snake families and genera, it is important to know their approximate position during a physical examination. This can be done by diving the body into thirds from snout to vent. [[Snake Physical Examination|Wikivet Article: Snake Physical Examination]]." | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect!''' The spleen can be found in the caudal third of the body. Although the internal organisation of organs vary between snake families and genera, it is important to know their approximate position during a physical examination. This can be done by diving the body into thirds from snout to vent. [[Snake Physical Examination|Wikivet Article: Snake Physical Examination]]." |
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The Jacobson's organ in snakes play a role in...? |
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What are the gastrosteges of snakes? |
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In general, the caudal third of a snake does not contain which of the following? |