11/20/24 Flashcards

1
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What does molt do to chickens?

A

Regenerates reproductive tract, increasing quality of egg while decreasing lay rate

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2
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How do you cause molt in chickens?

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By starving them

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3
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What is Proposition 2?

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Consumers ensured chickens should spread their wings in captivity

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4
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What is Proposition 12?

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Birds should not be in cages after 2022

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5
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What is coccidiostats?

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Stops development and reproduction due to parasites

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6
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What do chickens get vaccinated for?

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Influenza, Newcastle disease, and mareks disease

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7
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What are the top reasons for animal death

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Animal lab research, animal roadkill, and animal hunting

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Why do people use mice in research?

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They’re prolific, cheap cost, manipulatuve, and have higher stock density

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9
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What is the order of mice?

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Rodentia

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10
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What is the family of mice?

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Muridae

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11
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What is the subfamily of mice?

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Murinae

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12
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What is the genus of mice?

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Mus

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13
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What is the species of mice?

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M. musculus

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14
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How many chromosomes do mice have?

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40 chromosomes

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15
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What is the dental formula for mice?

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1/1 0/0 0/0 3/3

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16
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What is malocclusion?

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When an animal has crooked teethTo gnaw

17
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What does rodentaire mean?

A

When mice gnaw

18
Q

What does it mean for mice to be omnivorous?

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Can eat plant-based meals and other animals

19
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What kind of digestive system do mice have?

A

Monogastric digestive system

20
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Are mice coprophagic?

A

Yes, they rely on eating their own feces

21
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How much percent of feces are in mice diets?

A

Feces/10% of the diet and eat 6x a day

22
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Why do people use “nude mice” in research?

A

They have no immune system and will not reject injections

23
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Why do “obese mice” exist in research?

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Their leptin doesn’t work which tells the brain when to stop eating