Explain how to restrain a turtle
What will be an ideal response?
Small turtles may be picked up and held by holding the whole shell between both hands, just in front of the hind limbs.
Aggressive turtles or shy turtles may be picked up and held with the index fingers under the shell and in front of the hind limbs. The shell will not close but may cause a pinch
depending on the size of the animal.
Restrain the head of docile turtles using the index and thumb to control the head and prevent it from retracting into the shell.
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a) Proprioceptive sensations allow us to estimate the weight of certain objects. b) Proprioceptors are slowly adapting receptors. c) Proprioceptors are embedded in muscles and tendons d) Proprioceptive sensations allow us to determine position of body structures relative to each other. e) Proprioceptive sensations are used to activate the nervous system in response to threatening situations.
Fluid is kept from accumulating in tissue spaces by
A) the urinary system. B) the lymphatic system. C) sweating. D) breathing.
There are two aspects to digestion: chemical digestion and ________ digestion.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which subdivision of anatomy involves the study of organs that function together?
A. regional B. developmental C. systemic D. histology E. surface anatomy