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The Hounsfield unit (HU) for water is considered to be 100.

The occipital protuberance is an important site to palpate when assessing for skull fractures in sea turtles.

What is the function of esophageal papillae in sea turtles?

What is the importance of understanding normal behaviors in sea turtles?  Please provide an example.

There are many variables that can affect the results of hematology and chemistry analysis in reptiles in general. Please name three considerations (can be intrinsic and/or extrinsic factors). 

The most common method for assessing a sea turtle’s heart rate is through auscultation with a stethoscope.

Why is CT considered a valuable imaging modality for sea turtles?

What is the primary goal when assessing a sea turtle’s ABCs in a critical care setting?

It can be challenging to diagnose renal disease in sea turtles simply by chemistry analysis. Name two analytes that are useful for diagnosis when monitoring a sea turtle patient during rehabilitation. 

One of the greatest needs of children with differences, whether the differences are disabilities or being from a different ethnic and racial group, is to be accepted by peers. Explain three of the effective strategies identified in your textbook that you could use to support a child in making friends and being included? (3 points) Explain how inclusion benefits typcially-developing children and how it can benefit children with special needs or other differences. (1 point)