Question 1

Short-tailed opossums are __________.&#10;A)primarily diurnal by nature&#10;B)considered very social animals&#10;C)equipped with a fully prehensile tail&#10;D)one of the smallest marsupials

Accepted Answer

Short-tailed opossums are one of the smallest marsupials. They typically weigh between 2-7 ounces and are around 4-6 inches in length.

Question 2

Commercial ____ food diets have been used successfully with STOs.&#10;A)cat&#10;B)fox&#10;C)dog&#10;D)hamster

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Which of the following enrichment items would be best for the STO?&#10;A)Artificial plants&#10;B)Rodent wheel with horizontal bars&#10;C)Live plants with heating lights&#10;D)Fresh vegetables

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

The cause of death most often reported in STOs is _____.&#10;A)hepatic neoplasia&#10;B)pancreatic neoplasia&#10;C)rectal prolapse&#10;D)upper respiratory infection

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cause of death most often reported...

Question 5

Which of the following would be the best housing option for the STO?&#10;A)Any wire cage with good ventilation&#10;B)20-gallon-long terrarium tank with a screen lid&#10;C)Any cat-crate with a locking door&#10;D)10-gallon terrarium tank with 2 inches of cedar shavings

Accepted Answer

The STO requires a larger living space than a 10-gallon tank, and cedar shavings can be harmful to their health. A wire cage may be too small and not provide enough security, while a cat crate may not have adequate ventilation. A 20-gallon-long terrarium tank with a screen lid would provide a safe and spacious living area with good ventilation.

Question 6

The primary sign of is a rather large area of alopecia on the rump.&#10;A)nephritis&#10;B)skin lipomas&#10;C)pituitary adenoma&#10;D)coronary artery disease

Accepted Answer

Pituitary adenomas in animals, particularly in rodents like rats, can lead to hormonal imbalances that manifest as various symptoms, including skin changes and hair loss (alopecia), often noticeable on the rump or other parts of the body. This is because the pituitary gland influences a wide range of bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and the function of other endocrine glands.

Question 7

STOs have an average life span of years.&#10;A)four&#10;B)seven&#10;C)eight&#10;D)eleven

Accepted Answer

STOs have an average life span of four years.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true regarding STOs?&#10;A)They are native to North America.&#10;B)STOs are known to bite human caregivers.&#10;C)They are social and enjoy the company of others.&#10;D)STOs are omnivores.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is true...

Question 9

Attempting to access the often results in death for the patient.&#10;A)vena cava&#10;B)ventral coccygeal&#10;C)femoral&#10;D)saphenous

Accepted Answer

The vena cava is a major vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body to the heart. Attempting to access it could result in death due to the risk of air embolism, cardiac arrest, or injury to vital organs. It is not a common site for medical procedures and should only be accessed by trained professionals in emergency situations.

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding STOs is correct?&#10;A)STOs have a pouch.&#10;B)The average viable litter size is 15 pups.&#10;C)Pups are weaned at 20 days.&#10;D)The dam has 13 teats.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements regarding STOs...

Deck 12: Short-Tailed Opposums