Understanding Myotonic Goats

Understanding Myotonic Goats

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Fun

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video introduces a petting farm in Maui, Hawaii, highlighting various animals, with a focus on myotonic goats, also known as fainting goats. These goats, indigenous to North America, have a genetic condition causing their muscles to lock up when startled, though they remain conscious. This condition is temporary, and the goats quickly recover.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the location of the Petting Farm mentioned in the video?

Maui, Hawaii

Oahu, Hawaii

Big Island, Hawaii

Kauai, Hawaii

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a common name for myotonic goats?

Jumping goats

Wooden leg goats

Stiff leg goats

Nervous goats

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are fainting goats originally from?

Australia

North America

Asia

Europe

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to myotonic goats when they are startled?

They lose consciousness

Their muscles lock up

They run away

They jump high

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long do the muscle lock-ups last in fainting goats?

A few seconds

Several minutes

A day

An hour