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In nuclear scintigraphy, technetium-99 is commonly used to assess bone.

Sea turtles can perform conscious proprioception tests like the wheelbarrow test used in mammals.

Harmonic imaging (THI) in ultrasound improves image resolution and reduces artifacts.

A neurologically normal sea turtle should show a strong and immediate righting reflex when flipped upside down.

Loggerhead sea turtles typically reach sexual maturity between 5 and 10 years of age.

What is a unique anatomical feature of sea turtle skulls that can help differentiate brain tissue from salt gland tissue in cases of skull trauma?

What condition commonly results in sea turtles presenting with significant ocular swelling and conjunctivitis?

Ultrasound is the best imaging modality for evaluating bone density in sea turtles.

In sea turtle critical care, it is unnecessary to monitor lactate levels as they do not correlate with prognosis.

What is the first step in a sea turtle physical examination?