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Chapter 4, pg. 22, Question 9
The current text reads: In the schematic below, ____ marks the area of this animal’s body that would be described as the ventral, lateral aspect of the tarsus.
Should read: In the schematic below, ____ marks the area of this animal’s body that would be described as the lateral aspect of the tarsus.

Chapter 5 Quiz, pg. 143, Question 4 (answer key)
The correct answer for phalanges is indicated as (1) short bones.
The correct answer for phalanges is (2) long bones.

Chapter 7, pg. 29,
Question 1
Confusing wording. The question reads: The science studying of inheritance of characteristics is also known as _______.
Should read: The science of studying the inheritance of characteristics is also called _______.

Chapter 7, pg. 29, Question 3
Add (not all definitions will be used)

Chapter 9, pg. 35, Question 2
The recoil hose is not clearly identified in the picture.
Add an arrow pointing specifically to the recoil hose.

Chapter 9, pg. 37, Bonus question

Question is out of date as it reads since there are more than 3 possible answers.
Question has been rewritten to read: Name three types of plastic commonly used in manufacturing cages. Possible correct answers include polyphenylsulfone, polysulfone, polypropylene, and polycarbonate.

Chapter 15, pg. 151-152 Question 1 (answer key)
The answer key is based on an incorrect definition list; the letter f is missing.
The correct answers are:
(h) Literature Search
(a) Hypothesis
(b) Budget
(f) In vivo studies
(j) In vitro studies
(c) Experimental group animals
(e) Experimental variable
(d) Uncontrolled variable
(i) Use of inbred strains
(g) Sham group of animals

Chapter 21, Question 9, page 157

The answer states that rabbits are more active at night.
The answer should state that rabbits are more active at twilight.

Page 145, Question 3, answer key
Answer key should read:
(d) mutation
(c) gene
(e) chromosome
(f) trait
(b) zygote
(g) ovum

Final Exam, pg 120, Question 10
Reads: Which of the following is the correct formula for the conversion of Celsius degrees to Fahrenheit degrees?
Question should read: Which of the following is the correct formula for the conversion of Fahrenheit degrees to Celsius degrees?

Chapter 19, pg. 74, Question 3 (answer key, pg. 156)
Corrected question:
Match the following. Use each letter only once.
1. One animal chewing another's fur
2. Born blind and helpless
3. Difficult birth
4. Born fully furred, eyes open

 

(a) dystocia
(b) precocial
(c) barbering
(d) altricial

Answers
1. (c) barbering
2. (d) altricial
3. (a) dystocia
4. (b) precocial

Pg. 17, Question 5
Option (a) should be: much warmer than

Pg. 141, Chapter 3 Answer key, Question 6
The correct answer should be (a) slightly greater than

P. 19 Bonus Question
Presently:
refrigerator temperature (36°F)
Change to:
refrigerator temperature (40°F)

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