Alat Flashcards
In the metric system ,the prefix “centi”means :?
One hundredth
What is a “brooder” used for?
Housing young birds until they grow feathers .
What step is necessary when removing amphibians from shipping crates ?
Rinse thoroughly with Dechlorinated water to remove any Feces
Sweating can be a sign of overheating in which species?
Pigs and horses
In general what is thought to be good environmental enrichment for amphibians?
Hiding places
Which of the following behaviors would not likely indicate a sick cat?
Flattening of back, raising of hindquarters
Which diseases to rats naturally develop, Making them good animal models to study these diseases?
Diabetes and hypertension
Where are the testicles located in a male bird?
Near the kidneys
Which species is commonly euthanized with an overdose of MS – 222?
Amphibians and fish
What is the best description of a mouse outbred stock?
A line of mice that have been produced by mating unrelated animals in a closed colony
What does the cellophane tape test used in rodents test four?
Internal parasites
Regarding their diet, adult amphibians are what type of eaters ?
Carnivores
You need to make a 1:3 dilution of chemicle X. Your final volume is 600 ml. What is the volume of chemical X you’ll use ?
200
42 degrees Celsius is equal to _______ degrees Fahrenheit.
107.6
What causes rabbit urine to be red to milky yellow?
High amounts of minerals in the urine
A 4 kg cat weighs ______pounds ?
8.8
What is the final rinse temperature of the cage wash cycle?
180 degrees F
The act of shivering or sweating in order to maintain body temperature is an example of:
Homeostasis
A defined flora animal is the same as:
A gnotobiotic animal .
A kilogram is approximately equal to how many pounds?
2.2 pounds
Who does the IACUC answer to?
Institutional official
The animal welfare act is administered by what organization?
USDA
AAALAC conducts site visits every ___years ?
3 years
What does precocial mean ?
Born fully furred ,eyes open, eating solid food
What are the two most commonly used inbred rat strains?
Fisher 344 and Lewis
What is the oldest inbred strain of mouse?
DBA
What metabolic disease is hereditary in hamsters?
Diabetes mellitus
What is another name for Feeding free choice?
ad libitum
What is dystocia ?
Slow or difficult labor or birthing
What animal produces night feces ?
Rabbit
What is it called when rodents and rabbits eat their own feces ?
Coprophagy
What is a transgenic animal?
An animal that results from introduction of DNA from one animal into the egg of another animal
Why should cat litter pans be checked daily for urine output?
Urinary disease can be a problem in cats
What is blood in the urine called?
Hematuria
What is a baby rabbit called?
A kit
What rat was the common laboratory rat developed from?
The Brown Norway rat
What is the shelf life for diets containing vitamin C?
90 days
What is the scientific name for the rat?
Rattus norvegicus
What is a knockout mouse?
A mouse that results from the removal of one or more genes from the fertilized egg
What is a method of correcting defective genes as a means of correcting a genetic disease?
Gene therapy
What is the term for parturition in rabbits ?
Kindling