2018 Mock Board Exam

Question 1

Spontaneous development of diabetes mellitus occurs in which of the following species?

a. Mesocricetus auratus
b. Cricetulus griseus
c. Criceutulus migratorius
d. Cricetus cricetus
e. Phodopus sungorus

Answer 1

b. Cricetulus griseus

Question 2

All of the following apply to tricaine methanesulfonate EXCEPT:

a. It is not FDA approved for use as an agent of euthanasia
b. It is stable in solution at room temperature for up to 1 week
c. Cannot be used in animals intended for human consumption
d. Its efficacy can vary markedly between species of fish
e. Potency is increased in warm water and decreased in cold water

Answer 2

b. It is stable in solution at room temperature for up to 1 week

Question 3

All of the following have been used to model human Zika virus infection EXCEPT:

a) Chicken embryos
b) Dogs
c) mice
d) Nonhuman primates

Answer 3

b. dogs

Question 4

What hormone, released early during times of stress, results in early metamorphosis of Xenopus laevis tadpoles?

a) Cortisol
b) Estrogen
c) Follicle stimulating hormone
d) Thyroid hormone

Answer 4

d) Thyroid hormone

Question 5

According to the Animal Welfare Act and it’s regulations, which of the following statements best describes housing requirements of Oryctolagus cuniculus?

a) Primary enclosures must be sanitized once every 14 days
b) Litter pans or troughs underneath wire/mesh floored enclosures must be cleaned twice per week
c) Minimum height of all enclosures is at least 16 inches
d) Indoor housing facilities need not be heated
e) Shelter will be provided in outdoor housing facilities when ambient temperature in <45F

Answer 5

d) Indoor housing facilities need not be heated

Question 6

Which of the following was formed to improve animal welfare and increase compliance with federal standards while minimizing regulatory burden using an active learning pedagogy to increase the effectiveness of adult education.

a) ICARE
b) OLAW
c) PRIM&R
d) SCAW

Answer 6

a) ICARE