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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 columella, an ossicle, extends from the inner ear to the quadrate bone and may detect vibrations | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect''' The columella, an ossicle, extends from the inner ear to the quadrate bone and may detect vibrations from the ground through the jaw. Snakes may be able to detect airborne low frequency sound (150 to 600 Hz) [[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 is not associated with the snake reproductive system. Hemipenes, paired male copulatory organs, may have protuberances that help grip the female | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect''' The Jacobson's organ is not associated with the snake reproductive system. Hemipenes, paired male copulatory organs, may have protuberances that help grip the female and the surface groove (sulcus spermaticus) is involved in the propulsion of semen [[Snake Special Senses|WikiVet Article: Snake Special Senses]]." |
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect''' The thyroid, which is under pituitary control, appears to play an important role in shedding and growth. Accidental surgical removal of the thyroid may increase shedding, which is the reverse to lizards. In some species it has been reported that thyroid extract administration inhibits moulting | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect''' The thyroid, which is under pituitary control, appears to play an important role in shedding and growth. Accidental surgical removal of the thyroid may increase shedding, which is the reverse to lizards. In some species it has been reported that thyroid extract administration inhibits moulting [[Snake Endocrine System|WikiVet Article: Snake Endocrine System]]." |
− | 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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choice5="spleen" | choice5="spleen" | ||
correctchoice="4" | correctchoice="4" | ||
− | feedback1="'''Incorrect''' The ovaries of snakes are elongate and are located near the pancreas/spleen/gall bladder, cranial to the kidneys. [[Snake | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect''' The ovaries of snakes are elongate and are located near the pancreas/spleen/gall bladder, cranial to the kidneys. Rough use of probes when sexing snakes can cause damage. In females it is possible to perforate the musk glands and allow the probe to slide in as far as it would in a male snake. [[Snake Physical Examination|Wikivet Article: Snake Physical Examination]] '''and''' [[Snake Reproductive System]]." |
− | feedback3="'''Incorrect''' A caecum is not found in all snake species. In | + | feedback3="'''Incorrect''' A caecum is not found in all snake species. Rough use of probes when sexing snakes can cause damage. In females it is possible to perforate the musk glands and allow the probe to slide in as far as it would in a male snake. [[Snake Physical Examination|Wikivet Article: Snake Physical Examination]] '''and''' [[Snake Reproductive System]]." |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect''' The cranial oviduct contains a region of mucosal folds and alveolar glands, the receptaculum seminis, that serves for sperm storage allowing continued fertility from one insemination. [[Snake | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect''' The cranial oviduct contains a region of mucosal folds and alveolar glands, the receptaculum seminis, that serves for sperm storage allowing continued fertility from one insemination. Musk glands is the correct answer. [[Snake Physical Examination|Wikivet Article: Snake Physical Examination]] '''and''' [[Snake Reproductive System]]." |
feedback4="'''Correct!''' In males a sexing probe enters the hemipenes (10-12 scale rows) while in females it may enter the musk glands (2-3 scale rows). Take care since rough use of probes can cause damage. In females it is possible to perforate the musk gland and allow the probe to slide in as far as it would in a male snake. [[Snake Physical Examination|Wikivet Article: Snake Physical Examination]]." | feedback4="'''Correct!''' In males a sexing probe enters the hemipenes (10-12 scale rows) while in females it may enter the musk glands (2-3 scale rows). Take care since rough use of probes can cause damage. In females it is possible to perforate the musk gland and allow the probe to slide in as far as it would in a male snake. [[Snake Physical Examination|Wikivet Article: Snake Physical Examination]]." | ||
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect''' The spleen is located next to the spleen and gall bladder, near to the ovaries. | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect''' The spleen is located next to the spleen and gall bladder, near to the ovaries. Rough use of probes when sexing snakes can cause damage. In females it is possible to perforate the musk gland and allow the probe to slide in as far as it would in a male snake. [[Snake Physical Examination|Wikivet Article: Snake Physical Examination]]." |
image="Image:Sexing_snakes.jpg"> | image="Image:Sexing_snakes.jpg"> | ||
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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? |
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When sexing a snake, particular care must be taken not to perforate the ... of a female? |