Ch6 - Caging Systems

Question 1

What is the advantage of using stainless steel in caging?

Answer 1

It doesn’t rust or corrode

Question 2

What does the term “primary enclosure” refer to?

Answer 2

The animal’s cage

Question 3

True or False: If the ventilation fails in a standard individually ventilated cage, CO2 levels can rise inside the cages

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

Why are cage clamps required on biocontainment cages?

Answer 4

To prevent accidental opening of the cage

Question 5

What type of caging is the term “jump box” used to describe?

Answer 5

Transport cage

Question 6

The Guide does not recommend wire-/mesh-bottomed caging for rodents because of the potential for _________. What health problem can happen to guinea pigs if they are housed in this type of cage?

Answer 6

foot injuries; pododermatitis

Question 7

Aquatic caging must have what two features?

Answer 7

A water source and a drain

Question 8

What type of microisolation cage is not mechanically ventilated? How is this type of cage ventilated?

Answer 8

Static microisolation cages. A filtered lid allows passive air exchange into and out of cage

Question 9

When might you want to use disposable cages instead of reusable plastic cages?

Answer 9

infectious disease studies
toxicity (radioactive) studies

Question 10

Metabolism cages are most commonly used with which type of laboratory animal? Why would this type of cage be used?

Answer 10

rodents; used to measure food & water intake, or urine & feces output. some can monitor oxygen intake and expired CO2 levels

Question 11

Suspended caging systems are commonly used for what species?

Answer 11

Rabbits