Chapter 1 and 3 Flashcards
research directed toward specific objectives, such as development of new drugs is referred to as _____
applied research
the use of computer models or plants in research is an example of
basic research
dvms who have reached the highest degree of proficiency in lab animal medicine are board certified by
ACLAM
the organization that determines the criteria for certification for ALAT, LAT, LATG
AALAS
the level of certification that requires the miniumum of GED or high school diploma and at least 3 years of experience is the
LAT
thermoneutral zone
the rang of temp where an animal has no physical or mechanisms needed to control heat loss / production
a biomedical facility designed for housing of germ free animals is referred to as a ___ facility
barrier
what is a microenvironment
temp, humidity, lighting, and ventilation within the primary enclosure of animals
animal rooms must have a minimum of ____ room air changes per hour
10-15
which type of room should be under negative air pressure
quarantine
a diurnal lighting system is one that uses ___ hours of light followed by ___ hours of darkness
12, 12
a type of plastic used for cages that is transparent and has high impact strength and resistance to high heat and chemicals is ____
polycarbonate
the study of animals with completely known flora and fauna is referred to as
gnotobiology
animals that are known to be free of certain pathogens are referred to as _______
specific pathogen free
animals kept in animal rooms and experimental areas that undergo periodic testing to identify the presence of any microorganisms in the animal colonies are reffered to as
sentinel animals
ALAT
assistant lab animal technician
LAT
laboratory animal technician
LATG
lab animal technologist
the term ___ generally refers to any companion animals other than dogs or cats
exotic pet
any animal used in research or teaching is referred to as a
lab animal
nearly all medications using in exotic and lab animal medicine are considered
extra label use
predisposing factors such a sp, age, gender, and heredity are considered ____ factors
intrinsic
_____ is the organization that was formed to safeguard sp from extinction
CITES
the government agency that oversees the use of animals in an educational or research institution is the
USDA
the ____ is the principle federal statute governing the sale, handling, transport, and use of animals
animal welfare act