Chapter 6: Caging Systems

Question 1

What type of microisolation cage is not mechanically ventilated?

Answer 1

Static

Question 2

How is a static cage ventilated?

Answer 2

Filtered lid

Question 3

Why is feed offered in more than one location for group-housed animals?

Answer 3

To keep dominant animals from hoarding food

Question 4

List two special requirements for cat housing

Answer 4

1- raised resting surface

2- clean litter pans; fresh litter daily

Question 5

List the two species most commonly found in aquatic cages in laboratory setting

Answer 5

1- African clawed frog

2- zebrafish

Question 6

List four types of plastic used to manufacture small animal caging systems

Answer 6

1- polyphenylsulfone
2- polystyrene
3- polysulfone
4- polycarbonate

Question 7

What types of plastic withstand frequent autoclaving the best?

Answer 7

Polyphenylsulfone

Polysulfone

Question 8

What is the advantage of using stainless steel caging materials

Answer 8

Does not rust or corrode

Question 9

List a disadvantage of using stainless steel caging materials

Answer 9

More expensive

Question 10

List an advantage of using aluminum caging materials

Answer 10

Cheaper and lightweight

Question 11

List a disadvantage of using aluminum caging materials

Answer 11

Rust and corrodes

Question 12

What are the five parameters that determine the necessary size of a primary enclosure

Answer 12

1- experimental requirements
2- animal’s body weight
3- animal’s vertical height or length
4- animal’s exercise requirements
5- animal’s enrichment needs

Question 13

Metabolism cages are most commonly used with which of the following types of laboratory animals?
A- ruminants
B- rodents
C- swine
D- amphibians

Answer 13

B- rodents

Question 14

What are the two types of research studies that use biocontainment caging systems for the animals?

Answer 14

1- infectious disease studies

2- toxicity studies

Question 15

If animals are infected with pathogens that are regulated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), what special feature must their cages have?

Answer 15

A locking mechanism

Question 16

What type of caging is not recommended by the Guide for rats and mice?

Answer 16

Wire-bottom cages

Question 17

Squeeze cages are typically used to hold which species of animals?

Answer 17

Nonhuman primates

Question 18

Nesting materials, toys, foraging devices, and food treats are examples of which of the following: 
A- caging enhancement 
B- behavioral supplementation
C- environmental enrichment 
D- operant conditioning

Answer 18

C- environmental enrichment

Question 19

What type of cage allows for collection of spilled feed and water and collection of urine and feces in separate tubes?

Answer 19

Metabolism

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Transfer cage