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Chapter 1-3 Flashcards

1
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what refers to any companion animal other than dogs or cats?

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exotic pet

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2
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any animal used in research or teaching is referred to as

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laboratory animal

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3
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nearly all medications using in exotic and lab animal medicine are considered

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extra label

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4
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predisposing factors such as species, age, gender, and heredity are considered

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intrinsic factors

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5
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the organization that was formed to safeguard species from extinction

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CITES

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6
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the government agency that oversees the use of animals in an educational or research institution is the

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USDA

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7
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the principle federal statute governing the sale, handling, transporrt and use of animals

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AWA

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8
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the guide for the care and use of laboratory animals was written under the directions of teh

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Institution for laboratory animal research of the national academy of science

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9
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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

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10
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refers to research that utilizes lower forms of life, computer models or other artificial means whenever possible

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replacement

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11
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the most commonly used laboratory animals

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mice and rats

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12
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species that are excluded from the animal welfare act regulations are covered by the regulations contained in

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the guide

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13
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the animal welfare act set standards of care for laboratory animals and is implemented through

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AWR/USDA

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14
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the institutional group charged with evaluation of anima use and inspection of facilities is

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IACUC

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15
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the group that provides voluntary accreditation of biochemical research facilities is

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AAALAC

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16
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the main benefit of animal research

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medical advances

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17
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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?

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10-12 years

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18
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prions were discovered and characterized in what year?

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1997

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19
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the use of procedures that casues the least amount of stress, pain, anxiety, and disturbance of normal life the animal is an example of

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refinement

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20
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the vaccine for rabies was discovered in what year thans to what 2 animals

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1885 from dog and rabbit

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21
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2 most active animal liberation groups in the US

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PETA and ALF

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22
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specific environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, lightin, noise and ventilation are considered

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extrinsic factors

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23
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most medications used in exotic animal medicine must be

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diluted

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24
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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

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25
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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

26
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The animal welfare act was originally titled the Laboratory animal welfare act- what were the 3 purposes of this original act?

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

27
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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

28
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when discussing the morals and ethics of animal researcch, what are the 6 basic groups?

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

29
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owners of exotics pets must ensure what 3 factors are properly addressed?

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unique animal husbandry, welfare, and safety

30
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IACUC

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Institutional animal care and use committee

31
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FDA

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food and drug administration

32
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AAALAC

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association for assessment and accreditation of laboratory animal care

33
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SOPs

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standard operating procedures

34
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GLP

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good laboratory practices

35
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PETA

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people for the ethical treatment of animals

36
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ALF

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animal liberation front

37
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OLAW

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office of laboratory animal welfare

38
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PHS

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public health service

39
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AWA

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animal welfare act

40
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APHIS

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animal and plant health inspection service

41
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ILAR

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institute for laboratory animal research

42
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REAC

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regulatory enforcement and animal care

43
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EPA

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environmental protection agency

44
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NIH

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national institute of health

45
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research directed toward specific objectives, such as development of new drugs is referred to as

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applied research

46
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the use of computer models or plants in research is an example of

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basic research

47
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veterinarians who have reached the highest degree of proficiency in laboratory animal medicine are board certified by

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ACLAM

48
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name the organization that determines the criteria for certification for ALAT, LAT, and LATG

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AALAS

49
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the level of certification that requires the minimum of a GED or high school diploma and at least 3 years of experience is the

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LAT

50
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a biomedical facility designed for housing of germ-free animals is referred to as

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barrier facility

51
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what is microenvironment?

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

52
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what is Thermoneutral zone?

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

53
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animal rooms must have a minimum of what room air changes per hour?

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10-15

54
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which type of room should be under negative air pressure?

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

55
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a diurnal lighting system is one that uses

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12 hours of light followed by 12 hours of darkness

56
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a type of plastic used for cages that is transparent and has high impact strength and resistance to high heat and chemicals is

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polycarbonate

57
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the study of animals with completely knwon flora and fauna is referred to as

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gnotobiology

58
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animals that are known to be free of certain pathogens are referred to as

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specific pathogen free

59
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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

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sentinal animals

60
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ALAT

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assistant laboratory animal technicians

61
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LAT

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laboratory animal technicians

62
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LATG

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laboratory animal technologist

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