Question 1

Young that are born precocial will _____.

Accepted Answer

A) teeth erupted 
B) little hair growth 
C) be entirely dependent on maternal care 
D) have their eyes and ears closed A

Question 2

A(n) would consume a diet of both plants and other animals.

Accepted Answer

A) carnivore 
B) omnivore 
C) insectivore 
D) herbivore B

Question 3

Eutherians are mammals with a _____.

Accepted Answer

A) pouch 
B) placenta 
C) dewclaw 
D) urethral cone B

Question 4

Mammals have a _____, a strong muscle that assists in respiration.

Accepted Answer

A) diaphragm 
B) cloaca 
C) choana 
D) mandible

Question 5

Which of the following animals is an example of a marsupial commonly kept as a pet?

Accepted Answer

A) Degu 
B) Hedgehog 
C) Sugar glider 
D) Echidna

Question 6

Which of the following species are born altricial?

Accepted Answer

A) Ferrets 
B) Degus 
C) Chinchillas 
D) Guinea pigs

Question 7

Animals that are able to generate and maintain body temperature, have hair, and produce milk to feed their young are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) endotherms 
B) passerines 
C) psittacines 
D) lagomorphs

Question 8

Which of the following terms means marsupial?

Accepted Answer

A) Monotreme 
B) Endoderm 
C) Metatheria 
D) Eutherian

Question 9

The young of marsupials are born _____.

Accepted Answer

A) fully developed 
B) with one opening for excretion and reproduction 
C) with only one set of teeth 
D) in an embryonic state

Question 10

All mammals _____.

Accepted Answer

A) give birth to live young 
B) give birth to altricial young 
C) are exotherms 
D) are vertebrates

Exam 3: Introduction to Small Mammals

Young that are born precocial will _____.