Chapter 1-3

Question 1

what refers to any companion animal other than dogs or cats?

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exotic pet

Question 2

any animal used in research or teaching is referred to as

Answer 2

laboratory animal

Question 3

nearly all medications using in exotic and lab animal medicine are considered

Answer 3

extra label

Question 4

predisposing factors such as species, age, gender, and heredity are considered

Answer 4

intrinsic factors

Question 5

the organization that was formed to safeguard species from extinction

Answer 5

CITES

Question 6

the government agency that oversees the use of animals in an educational or research institution is the

Answer 6

USDA

Question 7

the principle federal statute governing the sale, handling, transporrt and use of animals

Answer 7

AWA

Question 8

the guide for the care and use of laboratory animals was written under the directions of teh

Answer 8

Institution for laboratory animal research of the national academy of science

Question 9

who oversees the institutional investigations into research misconduct and promotes the responsible conduct of research throughthe educational, preventative, and regulatory activites

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ORI

Question 10

refers to research that utilizes lower forms of life, computer models or other artificial means whenever possible

Answer 10

replacement

Question 11

the most commonly used laboratory animals

Answer 11

mice and rats

Question 12

species that are excluded from the animal welfare act regulations are covered by the regulations contained in

Answer 12

the guide

Question 13

the animal welfare act set standards of care for laboratory animals and is implemented through

Answer 13

AWR/USDA

Question 14

the institutional group charged with evaluation of anima use and inspection of facilities is

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IACUC

Question 15

the group that provides voluntary accreditation of biochemical research facilities is

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AAALAC

Question 16

the main benefit of animal research

Answer 16

medical advances

Question 17

how many years does it take of laboratory studies, along with animal and human clinical trials, before a medication can be released for human use?

Answer 17

10-12 years

Question 18

prions were discovered and characterized in what year?

Answer 18

1997

Question 19

the use of procedures that casues the least amount of stress, pain, anxiety, and disturbance of normal life the animal is an example of

Answer 19

refinement

Question 20

the vaccine for rabies was discovered in what year thans to what 2 animals

Answer 20

1885 from dog and rabbit

Question 21

2 most active animal liberation groups in the US

Answer 21

PETA and ALF

Question 22

specific environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, lightin, noise and ventilation are considered

Answer 22

extrinsic factors

Question 23

most medications used in exotic animal medicine must be

Answer 23

diluted

Question 24

name the minimum membership of and IACUC

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minimum of 3 members, 1 must be a DVM with training, one with no affiliation with facility all appointed by CEO

Question 25

list the 3 R's of research and briefly explain them

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Reduce: using the least amount of animals Refinement: causing least amount of stress, anxiety pain, and disturbance of normal life replacement: using nonanimal alternatives when possible

Question 26

The animal welfare act was originally titled the Laboratory animal welfare act- what were the 3 purposes of this original act?

Answer 26

protect owners, prevent sale of stolen, and to insure animals inteded for use in research

Question 27

list the 9 standards contained in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

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qualifications, and credentials of personnel occupational safety and health, veterinary care, animal environment, animal procurement and transportation, surgery and postsurgical care, pain relief, euthanasia technique, and physical plant design

Question 28

when discussing the morals and ethics of animal researcch, what are the 6 basic groups?

Answer 28

animal exploitation groups, animal use groups, animal control groups, animal welfare groups, animal rights groups, and animal liberation groups

Question 29

owners of exotics pets must ensure what 3 factors are properly addressed?

Answer 29

unique animal husbandry, welfare, and safety

Question 30

IACUC

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Institutional animal care and use committee

Question 31

FDA

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food and drug administration

Question 32

AAALAC

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association for assessment and accreditation of laboratory animal care

Question 33

SOPs

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standard operating procedures

Question 34

GLP

Answer 34

good laboratory practices

Question 35

PETA

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people for the ethical treatment of animals

Question 36

ALF

Answer 36

animal liberation front

Question 37

OLAW

Answer 37

office of laboratory animal welfare

Question 38

PHS

Answer 38

public health service

Question 39

AWA

Answer 39

animal welfare act

Question 40

APHIS

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animal and plant health inspection service

Question 41

ILAR

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institute for laboratory animal research

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REAC

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regulatory enforcement and animal care

Question 43

EPA

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environmental protection agency

Question 44

NIH

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national institute of health

Question 45

research directed toward specific objectives, such as development of new drugs is referred to as

Answer 45

applied research

Question 46

the use of computer models or plants in research is an example of

Answer 46

basic research

Question 47

veterinarians who have reached the highest degree of proficiency in laboratory animal medicine are board certified by

Answer 47

ACLAM

Question 48

name the organization that determines the criteria for certification for ALAT, LAT, and LATG

Answer 48

AALAS

Question 49

the level of certification that requires the minimum of a GED or high school diploma and at least 3 years of experience is the

Answer 49

LAT

Question 50

a biomedical facility designed for housing of germ-free animals is referred to as

Answer 50

barrier facility

Question 51

what is microenvironment?

Answer 51

the temperature, humidity, lighting, and ventilation within the primary enclosure of the animals

Question 52

what is Thermoneutral zone?

Answer 52

the range of temperature where an animal does not need physical or chemical mechanisms to control heat production or heat loss

Question 53

animal rooms must have a minimum of what room air changes per hour?

Answer 53

10-15

Question 54

which type of room should be under negative air pressure?

Answer 54

animal wards that house infectious or quarantine patients/ quarantine/ infectious

Question 55

a diurnal lighting system is one that uses

Answer 55

12 hours of light followed by 12 hours of darkness

Question 56

a type of plastic used for cages that is transparent and has high impact strength and resistance to high heat and chemicals is

Answer 56

polycarbonate

Question 57

the study of animals with completely knwon flora and fauna is referred to as

Answer 57

gnotobiology

Question 58

animals that are known to be free of certain pathogens are referred to as

Answer 58

specific pathogen free

Question 59

animals kept in animal rooms and experimental areas that undergo periodic testing to identify the presence of any microorganisms in the animal colonies are referred to as

Answer 59

sentinal animals

Question 60

ALAT

Answer 60

assistant laboratory animal technicians

Question 61

LAT

Answer 61

laboratory animal technicians

Question 62

LATG

Answer 62

laboratory animal technologist