Animal Husbandry Terminology

How has body morphology changed in domestic animals compared to their wild ancestors during the domestication process?

Longer tails and shorter legs

Shorter tails and longer legs.

Changes in lengths of appendages (legs, tails), including neoteny.

Unaltered body morphology

How is stereotypic behavior defined in the context of assessing animal welfare?

Any behavior that is unique to a particular species in the wild

Natural behaviors exhibited by animals in captivity

Repetitive behaviors with no function on the environment, such as pacing

Adaptive behaviors that help animals survive in their natural habitat

How do circadian (biological) clocks influence the behavior and physiology of animals, according to the information provided?

They have no impact on animal behavior, as it is solely determined by genetic factors

Circadian clocks synchronize animals to inconsistent variations in environmental conditions

Circadian clocks synchronize animals to consistent and predictable variations in environmental conditions, such as light-dark cycles, temperature changes, and food availability

Biological clocks evolved as adaptations to random and unpredictable environmental cycles

Why is cortisol often used as a common measure of stress?

Cortisol is produced in response to stress and serves as an indicator of an individual's stress level

Cortisol is a stress-inducing hormone that directly causes stress in individuals

Cortisol is a hormone that reduces stress, making it an ideal stress measure

Cortisol has no relationship to stress and is used for unrelated physiological measurements

Why is providing novel stimuli important in the care of captive animals?

Novel stimuli have no impact on captive animals and are used solely for entertainment purposes

Captive animals are not interested in novel stimuli, as they prefer familiar surroundings

Novel stimuli can decrease exploratory behavior and hinder learning ability in captive animals

Novel stimuli can increase exploratory behavior and learning ability in captive animals, preventing habituation to the items

Why are reptiles highly susceptible to inappropriate husbandry practices, particularly concerning temperature regulation?

Reptiles are naturally resistant to diseases, regardless of temperature conditions

Sub-optimal temperatures can impede the synthesis of antibodies, making reptiles vulnerable to opportunistic pathogens

Their metabolic processes, including digestion and antibody production, are independent of temperature

Reptiles have an internal mechanism to generate body heat, eliminating the need for external warmth

What does it mean for an animal to be ectothermic?

It can regulate its internal body temperature independently of external conditions

It relies on external sources of warmth to maintain the correct internal body temperature

It is resistant to temperature variations in its environment

It generates its own body heat through metabolic processes

In the context of animal care, what does the term "substrate material" refer to?

The food source provided to the animal

The temperature regulation methods employed by the animal

The type of enclosure used for the animal

The material or substance lining the bottom of an animal's habitat

What term is used to describe environmental changes or influences that are primarily caused by human activities?

Naturalistic

Anthropogenic

Ecological

Biogenic

What is meant by the term "primary conveyance" in the context of animal transportation?

The primary mode of communication between animals during transportation

The main method of providing comfort to animals during transit

The primary method of securing animals in their transport containers

The main method of transportation used to convey an animal from origin to destination

What do the terms "conspecifics" and "heterospecifics" refer to?

Conspecifics refer to members of the same species, while heterospecifics refer to members of a different species

Conspecifics refer to animals of the same gender, while heterospecifics refer to animals of different genders

Conspecifics refer to animals with similar physical characteristics, while heterospecifics refer to animals with distinct physical features.

Conspecifics refer to domesticated animals, while heterospecifics refer to wild animals.

Which of the following examples illustrates a physiological change in response to environmental conditions?

Birds molting in spring or fall to replace feathers before winter

Diurnal and nocturnal activity patterns in animals

Bears hibernating in winter due to low food availability

Animals adapting to changes in temperature by seeking shade or sunlight

How is a "novel stimulus" defined?

A stimulus that animals find boring and uninteresting

A stimulus that is familiar and frequently encountered by individuals

A stimulus that is completely new and has never been experienced by the individual before

A stimulus that is associated with danger and elicits a stress response

What does the term "habituation" refer to?

The process of training animals to respond to new stimuli

A positive change in an animal's behavior towards a repeated stimulus

An animal's increased sensitivity to a stimulus over time

The waning or diminishing response of an animal to a repeated stimulus over time

What is the primary goal of enrichment in animal care?

To restrict natural behaviors and ensure animals behave according to human preferences

To provide a variety of materials that mimic the animal's natural environment and promote natural behaviors

To limit animals' access to their natural behaviors to prevent potential harm

To keep animals in a controlled and sterile environment, devoid of any external stimuli

Which statement correctly represents the concept of animal welfare?

Animal welfare considers both affective states and natural behavior, with an emphasis on preventing stereotypic behavior

Animal welfare is solely assessed by normal health and development

Animal welfare is solely concerned with the ability to engage in natural, species-specific behaviors

Affective states are irrelevant when assessing animal welfare, which is primarily based on biological functioning

What are some of the changes observed in domestic animals compared to their wild ancestors?

Domestic animals exhibit faster development, increased flight distance, and shorter periods of socialization

Changes in domestic animals include alterations in body morphology, increased flight distance, and shortened periods of socialization

Domestic animals show reduced vocalization into adulthood, longer periods of socialization, and slower development

Wild animals have an extended period for socialization, shorter sensitive periods, and no changes in body morphology

What is socialization in animal development?

The period during an animal's life when it becomes aggressive towards conspecifics

Exposure to various environmental stimuli that trigger innate behaviors in animals

An individual animal's experience where it learns appropriate social behaviors by being exposed to social partners

The innate ability of animals to interact with humans without any prior experience

What is the primary function of a habitat for an animal?

Habitats are primarily designed for human convenience and entertainment

Habitats serve as places that provide vital resources necessary for the survival of the animal

Habitats are solely managed by humans, with animals having minimal impact on their surroundings

Habitats are locations where animals engage in aggressive interactions with conspecifics

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