Define the underlined terms in the following case study. An agouti member of the family Mustelidae presented to the clinic as a victim of a wound to the anogenital distance. The owner, who identified herself as an antivivisectionist, reported extreme exsanguination arising from the wound
What will be an ideal response?
1. agouti-naturally occurring coat color in which dark bands appear at the base of hair and light increments appear toward the tip
2. Mustelidae-family of mammals that includes ferrets, weasels, mink, and polecats
3. anogenital distance-area between the anus and genitalia
4. antivivisectionist-person who opposes surgery on live animals for research or educational purposes
5. exsanguination-removal or blood loss from the body
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