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Rats have a large store of brown fat around the neck and scapulae that provides 10 times the energy of other types of fat. What is this tissue called?

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hibernation tissue

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Which vessel can be used for blood collection in a rat that does not require anesthesia for the procedure?

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lateral tail vein

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The taxonomic name for the most common rat used in biomedical research is:

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Rattus sp.

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If a rat has a wound, which of the following is NOT recommended for treatment?

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bandage the wound

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Animals that are the result of at least 20 generations of inbred mating are referred to as:

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strain

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Which route of administration of medication can result in lameness or self-mutilation in rats and mice?

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intramuscular

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Which of the following bedding materials for mice and rats may affect hepatic enzymes and could cause respiratory problems?

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cedar shavings

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8
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Which infectious bacterial disease commonly found in mice and rats has zoonotic potential?

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leptospira

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The taxonomic name for the laboratory mouse is:

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Mus musculus

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Which term means that rats’ and mice’s teeth will continuously grow throughout their life?

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hypsodontic

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11
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The scientific name for a hedgehog is

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Atelerix albiventris

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A hedgehog performs which unique behavior by taking an item into its mouth, mixing it with saliva, then applying the mixture to its spines?

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self-anointing

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13
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Hedgehogs kept as pets in the United States rarely are infected with:

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viral diseases

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14
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The scientific name for sugar glider is:

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Petaurus breviceps

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15
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Sugar gliders are

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omnivores

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16
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The primary use for which animal in research is to study human leprosy?

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armadillo

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17
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Which species is the only marsupial native to North America and is used in comparative and development biology research?

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opossum

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18
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Chinchillas kept in very warm and humid environment can be prone to:

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heat stroke

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19
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Whether group or singly housed, which animal must be provided with a resting shelf above the floor of the cage?

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cats

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20
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Chinchillas fed a high calcium diet are prone to:

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Urinary calculi

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21
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Which disorder can be caused by feeding a tortoise a diet high in iceberg lettuce and cucumbers?

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Hypovitaminosis A

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22
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Chelonians use which structure to acquire and tear their food?

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Tomia

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23
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Which defense mechanism of reptiles involves distracting the pursuer with a contracting or wiggling object while the lizard makes its escape?

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Tail autonomy

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24
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A gecko is having difficulty shedding its skin. Which of these husbandry concerns could be the reason for the difficulty?

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temperature and humidity levels

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25
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Reptiles shed the outmost layer of skin on a regular basis. This process is referred to as:

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Ecdysis

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26
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The forked tongue of snakes and lizards assists in delivering scent particles to the vemeronasal organ called the:

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Jacobson’s organ

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27
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Reptiles require ultraviolet light to produce:

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Vitamin D

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28
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The ventral part of a chelonian shell is called the:

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plastron

29
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The vagal response in reptiles can be triggered by:

A

Gently applying digital pressure to both eyes

30
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Which is a unique feature of the reptilian heart?

A

It has 3 chambers

31
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Due to the renal portal system, which is the only location to give IM injections in reptiles?

A

front limbs

32
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The transmission of which disease to humans requires the excessive handling or eating of armadillo meat?

A

leprosy

33
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A Canadian goose presents for an unknown illness. Radiographs show signs of a shotgun pellet in the stomach. What is the most likely illness?

A

heavy metal toxicosis

34
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Opossums rarely carry zoonotic diseases. What trait can be attributed to this fact?

A

lower average body temperature

35
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Which disease was discovered in 1993 and is a deadly disease contracted from contact with the urine, feces, or saliva of infected rodents?

A

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

36
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Which personal protection item is mandatory to wear when working with wading birds such as egrets, cranes, or herons?

A

eye protection

37
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When restraining a prey bird, such as an owl, what body part must be controlled to prevent injury to the handler?

A

talons

38
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Which highly virulent disease for humans is often associated with wild rabbits and hares?

A

tularemia

39
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What is the number one way to prevent the spread of disease?

A

handwashing

40
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Which is a mosquito-borne viral infection from a virus in the Flaviviridae family that can be serious, life-altering, or even fatal to humans?

A

west nile virus

41
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The domestic rabbit was the first animal model for:

A

Atherosclerosis

42
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The act of parturition in rabbits is referred to as:

A

Kindling

43
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Cleaning rabbit cages often requires the use of an acidic cleaner:

A

To remove the deposits formed by highly crystalline urine

44
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Rabbits often communicate warnings of danger by:

A

thumping hindlimbs

45
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Which of the following can be the greatest risk of happening if a rabbit’s hind legs are not supported when handling the animal?

A

spinal cord injury

46
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The most common breed of rabbits used in biomedical research is the:

A

New Zealand White

47
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The genus name for the rabbit used in biomedical research is

A

Oryctolagus

48
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The addition of a proteolytic enzyme, such as pineapple or papaya juice aids in preventing:

A

hairballs

49
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The fusus coli plays a role in the production of which product that is composed of water, nitrogen, electrolytes, and vitamins? Rabbits normally digest the product directly from the anus.

A

cecotroph

50
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Which preanesthetic agent is often ineffective in rabbits?

A

Atropine

51
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Rodent temperature

A

18-26 C

64-79 F

52
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rodent

relative humidity

A

40-60%

53
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rabbit temperature

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16-22 C

61-72 F

54
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rabbit

relative humidity

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30-70%

55
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Mouse life span

A

1-3 years

56
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mouse gestation

A

19-21 days

57
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mouse litter size

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4-12

58
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mouse weaning age

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21 days

59
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mouse estrus cycle

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4-5 days

60
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rat life span

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2-3.5 years

61
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rat gestation

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21-23 days

62
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rat litter size

A

6-12

63
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rat weaning age

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21 days

64
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rat estrus cycle

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4-5 days

65
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rabbit life span

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8-12 years

66
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rabbit gestation

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30-33 days

67
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rabbit litter size

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4-12

68
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rabbit weaning age

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5-8 weeks

69
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rabbit estrus cycle

A

induced ovulator

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