All Quiz Questions: Final Review Flashcards
How often should the facility be inspected and the program of veterinary care be reviewed by the IACUC?
At least every 6 months
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) of Wild Fauna and Flora:
Is a multinational agreement between governments to ensure that the international trade of specimens and wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival
The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals is written under the direction of:
The Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR)
Which organization promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through a voluntary accreditation program?
Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC)
When an experiment can be conducted using a lower life form, a computer model, or other artificial means it is referred to as:
Replacement
Which agency is focused on promoting integrity in biomedical and behavioral research and oversees institutional investigations into research misconduct?
The Office of Research Integrity (ORI)
Predisposing factors referred to as intrinsic factors that can affect animal health are:
Species, age, gender, and heredity
An individual who believes that animals are strictly to be used by humans, who believe animals don’t feel pain, who has no concern for the animal if it was in pain would be likely to be a member of an:
Animal exploitation group
Dietary factors can have an effect on an animal and predispose it to diseases. Which of the following are dietary factors?
Food and water quality and food and water container sanitation
Which species is covered under the AWA?
Rabbits
What is the highest level of certification for member of the research team?
LATG (Laboratory Animal Technologist)
In which type of research is the choice of a specific research model based on the ability of the model to mimic or predict the response(s) in other species?
Applied research
Animals that have highly zoonotic or infectious diseases should be housed in which type of facility?
Containment facility
The recommended number of complete air changes for an animal room are:
Correct!
10-15 per hour
What type of research must be conducted on a live animal?
Clinical research
When designing a research facility, it is important to consider which feature in the design of the surgical suite?
Positive air pressure
What is the recommended type of light system for animal rooms?
Diurnal illumination
A research study involving a vaccine for canine infectious hepatitis virus would be considered a:
Biosafety level I
A research protocol requires the collection of urine and feces to access the total volume produced per animal per day. What is the best type of cage to use for this study?
Metabolism cage
Adding a resting ledge to a cage for a cat would be an example of:
Environmental enrichment
If guinea pigs are not fed a diet with adequate vitamin C, they are susceptible to which disease?
Scurvy
The fact that guinea pigs have a continuous soft palate with an opening, a large tongue, and narrow mouth make which procedure extremely difficult and therefore rarely done in guinea pigs?
Intubation
The breed of guinea pig most commonly used in biomedical research is the:
English
Why should a female guinea pig that is intended for breeding be bred before the age of 6 months?
The pelvic symphysis fuses between 6 and 9 months of age
Which bacterial disease in cavies includes clinical signs of enlargement and abscessation of the head and lymph nodes?
Cervical lymphadenitis
Which is a unique feature found in leukocytes of guinea pigs?
Kurloff bodies
Which antibiotics is directly toxic to guinea pigs and should never be administered to this species?
Streptomycin
Guinea pigs are born:
Fully haired, eyes open, and capable of eating solid food within hours
The genus name for the guinea pigs used in biomedical research is:
Cavia
The term used for parturition in guinea pigs is:
Farrowing
Female ferrets are
Seasonally polyestrus and induced ovulator
The musky smell of ferrets can be attributed to their:
Sebaceous glands
Which method of restraint can be used to calm a ferret for simple procedures such as nail trimming?
Grasping the skin over the back of the neck and suspending the animal
A persistent state of which disorder can lead to the suppression of the bone marrow and severe anemia in female ferrets?
Hyperestrogenism
The genus species name for the domestic ferret is:
Mustela putorius furo
Placement of a feeding tube must be confirmed by aspiration as the ferret lacks which reflex?
Cough
At what temperature are ferrets prone to heat stroke?
85 degrees F
Which disease has a near 100% mortality rate in unvaccinated ferrets?
Distemper
A female ferret is called a
Jill
Which type of injection may require a longer needle in fall and winter months as the animal develops a thick layer of fat during this time?
Subcutaneous (SQ)
Gerbils are social animals but can become aggressive when:
overcrowded
The scientific name for the species of gerbils most often used in biomedical research:
Meriones uniguiculatus
Gerbil cages should have a securely fitting lid because gerbils
Can jump fairly high
Which condition is common in young gerbils that are under stress and is often called stress-induced chromodacryorrhea?
Nasal dermatitis
Gerbils are native to:
The harsh desert regions of the Mongolia, southern Siberia, and northern China
The hamster is named for the German word, “hamstern”, which means to:
Hoard
The genus species name for the hamster most often used in biomedical research is:
Mesocricetus auratus
Hamsters have a similarity to humans in that:
The molar teeth are susceptible to caries
Which species has the shorted gestation period of all the laboratory species?
Hamsters
Which is the most common cause of death in older hamsters and has been documented in as many as 85% of hamsters over 18 months of age?
Amyloidosis
Rats have a large store of brown fat around the neck and scapulae that provides 10 times the energy of other types of fat. What is this tissue called?
Hibernation tissue
Which vessel can be used for blood collection in a rat that does not require anesthesia for the procedure?
Lateral tail vein
The taxonomic name for the most common rat used in biomedical research is:
Rattus sp
If a rat has a wound, which of the following is NOT recommended for treatment?
Bandage the wound
Animals that are the result of at least 20 generations of inbred mating are referred to as:
Strain
Which route of administration of medication can result in lameness or self-mutilation in rats and mice?
Intramuscular
Which of the following bedding materials for mice and rats may affect hepatic enzymes and could cause respiratory problems?
Cedar shavings
Which infectious bacterial disease commonly found in mice and rats has zoonotic potential?
Leptospira
The taxonomic name for the laboratory mouse is:
Mus musculus
Which term means that rats’ and mice’s teeth will continuously grow throughout their life?
Hypsodontic
The scientific name for a hedgehog is:
Atelerix albiventris
A hedgehog performs which unique behavior by taking an item into its mouth, mixing it with saliva, then applying the mixture to its spines?
Self-anointing
Hedgehogs kept as
Viral diseases
The scientific name for sugar glider is:
Petaurus breviceps
Sugar gliders are:
Omnivores
The primary use for which animal in research is to study human leprosy?
Armadillo
Which species is the only marsupial native to North America and is used in comparative and development biology research?
Opossum
Chinchillas kept in very warm and humid environment can be prone to:
Heat stroke
Whether group or singly housed, which animal must be provided with a resting shelf above the floor of the cage?
cats
Chinchillas fed a high calcium diet are prone to
Urinary calculi
Which disorder can be caused by feeding a tortoise a diet high in iceberg lettuce and cucumbers?
Hypovitaminosis A
Chelonians use which structure to acquire and tear their food?
Tomia
Which defense mechanism of reptiles involves distracting the pursuer with a contracting or wiggling object while the lizard makes its escape?
Tail autonomy
A gecko is having difficulty shedding its skin. Which of these husbandry concerns could be the reason for the difficulty?
Temperature and humidity levels
Reptiles shed the outmost layer of skin on a regular basis. This process is referred to as:
Ecdysis
The forked tongue of snakes and lizards assists in delivering scent particles to the vemeronasal organ called the:
Correct!
Jacobson’s organ
Reptiles require ultraviolet light to produce:
Vitamin D
The ventral part of a chelonian shell is called the:
The ventral part of a chelonian shell is called the:
The vagal response in reptiles can be triggered by:
Gently applying digital pressure to both eyes
Which is a unique feature of the reptilian heart?
It has three chambers
The domestic rabbit was the first animal model for:
Atherosclerosis
The act of parturition in rabbits is referred to as:
Kindling
Cleaning rabbit cages often requires the use of an acidic cleaner:
To remove the deposits formed by highly crystalline urine
Rabbits often communicate warnings of danger by:
Thumping hindlimbs
Which of the following can be the greatest risk of happening if a rabbit’s hind legs are not supported when handling the animal?
Spinal cord injury
The most common breed of rabbits used in biomedical research is the:
New Zealand White
The genus name for the rabbit used in biomedical research is:
Oryctolagus
The addition of a proteolytic enzyme, such as pineapple or papaya juice aids in preventing:
Hairballs
The fusus coli plays a role in the production of which product that is composed of water, nitrogen, electrolytes, and vitamins? Rabbits normally digest the product directly from the anus.
Cecotroph
Which preanesthetic agent is often ineffective in rabbits?
Atropine
Which type of bird is more likely to have problems with self-mutilation?
African grey
Psittacines have unique physical characteristics such as:
Hookbills and are zygodactyl
Unlike puppies, birds may not outgrow which destructive behavior?
Chewing
Cockatoos and African grey parrots have which unique feather feature?
Powder down
An underlying medical condition or stress can lead to which behavior problem?
Self-mutilation
What is known as the voice box of birds?
Syrinx
Which type of caging material should be avoided as it contains substances that are toxic to birds?
Galvanized metal
Chronic masturbation can be a result of which behavior problems in birds?
Inappropriate bonding
What device is recommended when capturing a bird to help prevent the fear of hands?
towels
Which sense in birds is the most highly developed?
sight
The best method of achieving anesthesia in amphibians is:
Immersing the animal in water containing an anesthetic
A frog presents with hyperemia on the ventral skin, subcutaneous edema, petechial, and ecchymotic hemorrhage. What is the most like cause of these symptoms?
Cutaneous bacterial infection
All amphibians can be maintained or housed in a plastic or glass aquarium. Why is this recommended type of housing?
Smooth sides to prevent damage to skin
Which species is unique in that is retains a tadpole-like appearance throughout its adult life?
Axolotls
Which unique feature of amphibians allows for respiration through the skin?
Mucous glands
What is the ideal ambient water temperature for goldfish or koi?
65-68 degrees F
The presence of which chemical in municipal tap water is most likely to be toxic to aquatic animals?
Chlorine
Which vessel is the primary site for venipuncture in fish?
Caudal tail vein
What drug is most commonly used for the euthanasia of fish and amphibians?
MS 222
What is the main disadvantage of using wild caught fish or amphibians in research?
Wild caught can harbor a number of potential human pathogens
Which feature of most OWPs is a hard, keratinized pad on the buttocks?
Ischial callosities
An NHP that is deficient in vitamin D will develop:
Rickets
Which feature is always absent in OWPs?
Prehensile tail
Diets for primates must contain which vitamin?
c
Which term is used to describe the act of moving using only the arms?
Brachiation
Caretakers are often given a vaccine to prevent which infection?
Hepatitis B
Prior to working with primates, humans must be tested for:
Tuberculosis
A dietary insufficiency of iodine can lead to the formation of:
A goiter
Which behavior serves as a method of communication and may also serve to strengthen the social organization of primates?
Allogrooming
Which disease is caused by obligate intracellular parasites that are transmitted by a mosquito vector?
Malaria
