Chapter 1-3 Flashcards
An animal that was cesarean derived and lived its entire life in a sterile, controlled environment would be classified as
barrier sustained
the range of temperature when an animal does not need mechanisms to produce or lose heat is
thermoneutral zone
Examples of experimental factors that predispose an animal to disease are
surgery, restraint and drugs
the term that refers to ensuring the experimental procedure causes the least amount of stress, pain, anxiety, and disturbance to the normal life of the animla and still reaches the goal
refinement
How often should the facility be inspected and the program of veterinary care be reviewed by IACUC?
every 6 months
developing a new surgical procedure would be defined as
applied research
adding a reting ledge to a cage for a cat would be an example of
environmental enrichment
in every animal room in this type of facility there are 2 doors, one for entering and one for exiting. What facility is this?
double corridor facility
The FDA mandates all new medications undergo which type of testing?
clinical research
What is the highest level of certification in the members listed in the research team?
PI
A researcher is interested in acquiring animals tat are free of certain pathogens but is not too concerned if the animal has additional pathogens other than those specified.
specific pathogen free
individuals that like to hunt, fish, raise livestock, or go to zoos would fall into what category?
animal use group
dietary factors can have an effect on an animal and predispose it to diseases. What dietary factors?
food, water quality and water container sanitation
An animal that is delivered naturally but has lived its entire life in a sterile, controlled environment would be classified as
axenic
which area of a facility must have temperature and humidity control and contain shelves or pallets?
feed storage
which type of research much be conducted on live animals
clinical research
federal organizations that write and enforce laws regarding animals would be members of what group?
animal control groups
the primary reference on animal care and use is the
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
which organization promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through a voluntary accreditation program
AAALAC
which area of the animal facility should have a clean and dirty side and be as far away from the animal rooms as possible?
cage washing room
when considering the primary enclosures used for a specific species, which of the following is NOT a consideration
capable of holding as many animals as possible
A researcher is proposing a study using Mycobacterium tuberculosis. What lvl of biosafety would be required?
biosafety lvl 3
what entity is responsible for all aspects of animal use, education, health and compliance with the laws and regulations within a facility?
IACUC
When working with Ebola virus, what lvl of biosafety is required?
biosafety lvl 4