A&P for mice and rats Flashcards
rats and mice have tails that are longer than their body length
true
rats have a gallbladder
false
the inguinal canal in males remains open throughout life
true
mice and rats typically breed during daylight hours
false
secretions from the harderian gland in rats is commonly called
red tears
what is brown fat commonly called and where is it located?
hibernation tissue and it is located diffusely around the neck and between the scapulae
how much does the hibernation tissue provides energy storage than other types of fat?
10 times
Gestation for mice/rats
mice: 19-21 days
rats: 21-23 days
when do mice reach puberty? when do rats reach puberty
mice: 35 to 50-60 days
rats: females- 37 to 67 days
males- 40-75 days
what is the average lifespan of mice and rats?
mice: 1-3 years
rats: 2-4 years
normal TPR for mice?
98.6F, HR: 427-697bpm, RR: 91-216bpm
normal TPR for rats?
98.6F, HR: 313-493bpm, RR: 71-146bpm
how many digits do rats and mice have on the forelimbs and hind limbs?
4 digits in the forelimbs and 5 digits in the hindlimbs
how many pairs of mammary glands do female rats have and where are they found?
4-6 pairs and found in the thoracic and inguinal areas
how many pairs of mammary glands do female mice have and where are they found?
5 pairs and extend to the sides and back
do male mice have mammary glands?
yes