Environmental Conditions and procedures, and General anatomy Flashcards
1
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What are the FDA approved anesthetic agents used in fish?
A
MS222 / Tricaine methanesulfonate
2
Q
What is the food withdrawal period mandatory by the FDA when using MS222 anesthetics on a fish?
A
21 days
3
Q
Where to take blood in a fish?
A
Caudal vein or cardiac bleeding
4
Q
What are the different types of swim bladders?
A
- Physoclistous: not connected to GI tract, regulated by tissues and glands
- Physostomous: connected to GI tract, Fish “gulp air” and expel air through mouth
5
Q
What is the Alpha Marine micro 4 vaccine effective against?
A
- Furunculosis (Aeromonas salmonida) and Vibrio spp.
- Designed for Lumpfish
6
Q
What is the purpose of the lateral line?
A
- Sensory function, detects movement and vibrations
- Spatial awareness
- Ability to navigate
- Orientation, predatory behavior, defense
7
Q
What are the functions of otoliths in fish?
A
- Ear stones
- Used for gravity, direction, sound detection
- Can be used to age fish
8
Q
How does blood travel in fish?
A
- From the heart, to the gills, then to the body and back to the heart
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