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A&P for mice and rats Flashcards

1
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rats and mice have tails that are longer than their body length

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true

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rats have a gallbladder

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false

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3
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the inguinal canal in males remains open throughout life

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true

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mice and rats typically breed during daylight hours

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false

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5
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secretions from the harderian gland in rats is commonly called

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red tears

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6
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what is brown fat commonly called and where is it located?

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hibernation tissue and it is located diffusely around the neck and between the scapulae

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how much does the hibernation tissue provides energy storage than other types of fat?

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10 times

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8
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Gestation for mice/rats

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mice: 19-21 days
rats: 21-23 days

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when do mice reach puberty? when do rats reach puberty

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mice: 35 to 50-60 days
rats: females- 37 to 67 days
males- 40-75 days

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10
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what is the average lifespan of mice and rats?

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mice: 1-3 years
rats: 2-4 years

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normal TPR for mice?

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98.6F, HR: 427-697bpm, RR: 91-216bpm

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normal TPR for rats?

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98.6F, HR: 313-493bpm, RR: 71-146bpm

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how many digits do rats and mice have on the forelimbs and hind limbs?

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4 digits in the forelimbs and 5 digits in the hindlimbs

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how many pairs of mammary glands do female rats have and where are they found?

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4-6 pairs and found in the thoracic and inguinal areas

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how many pairs of mammary glands do female mice have and where are they found?

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5 pairs and extend to the sides and back

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16
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do male mice have mammary glands?

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yes

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17
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the uterus of mice and rats is considered

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bicornuate

18
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what do each uterine horn have seperately

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cervical canal

19
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what type of ovulators are mice and rats? what type of estrus cycle do they have? How long does their estrous period last?

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spontaneous ovulators. they are continously polyestrus and it lasts 4-5 days

20
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in mice and rats the postpartum estrus occurs when?

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20-24 hours after parturition

21
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the presence of a copulatory plug can be used to confirm

22
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what type of teeth do mice and rats have?

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hysodontic

23
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the direct result of mating between two different inbred strains

23
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develop as a result of genetic mutation in existing strains. The mutation is then carried on in future generations

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coisogenic

24
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strains are those in which a mutation that arises in one strain is transferred to another strain through a series of backcross mating. this is how nude animals were developed.

25
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a mouse whos DNA has been modified so that is does not express particular proteins

26
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why do rats have the inability to vomit

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the gastroesophageal barrier

27
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describe the unique structures of the rats lungs

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left side is small and singular while the right side is larger and divided into 4 sections

28
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what is chromodacryorrhea? When does it commonly occur?

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It is red tears which are known as bloody tears. It occurs when the animal is stressed

29
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what is the purpose of tails in mice and rats?

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it functions as balance and a mechanism for heat loss

30
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describe the pancreas in rats

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diffuse, has a lot of ducts that empty into the intestines

31
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what is a copulatory plug, and how long does it remain in place?

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it is a plug that is dried semen mixed with secretions from the vagina and confirms mating It remains in place for 12-24 hours after mating

32
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what is an intestive breeding program for mice and rats?

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continuous housing of the male and females

33
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what is a non-intensive breeding program for mice and rats

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seperate housing the male and female while the female is pregnant

34
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what is the bruce effect?

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a pregnant mouse who is exposed to a new male within 4 days of breeding, the pregnancy will be aborted

35
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what is the whitten effect?

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when females are exposed to a male or the odor of a male. they will begin estrus within 3 days

36
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what is a stock breed animal?

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type of mouse/rat that has been randomly bred. Not imbred

37
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when is an inbred animal considered a strain?

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at least 20 generations of brother-sister or parent have mated

38
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what are 5 ways to ensure genetic purity in inbred mice?

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protein electrophoresis, serologic testing, mandible measurements, backcross mating, and tissue transplants

39
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what is a transgenic animal?

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when a animal carries a foreign gene that has been deliberately inserted into ints genome

40
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why do we use so many mice and rats in animal research?

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they have a well characterized genetic make-up

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