Lab Animals

Question 1

Common lab animals

Answer 1

mice rats rabbits dogs pigs and primates

Question 2

most commonly used lab animals

Answer 2

rats and mice because they are easily handled, housed, and genetically manipulated also a short gestation period

Question 3

Rodents

Answer 3

mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, and guinea pigs
mostly nocturnal
long front teeth that must be worn down
born hairless, blind, and helpless

Question 4

murine

Answer 4

mice and rats

Question 5

transgenic

Answer 5

carries a foreign gene that has been deliberately inserted into its genome

Question 6

knockout

Answer 6

a gene of portion of genetic materials been removed or blocked

Question 7

housing

Answer 7

shoebox cages or suspended cages that are kept on racks

have slots on top for food and water

Question 8

Kept in rooms with

Answer 8

negative pressure and constant air changes

Question 9

handling and restraining mice

Answer 9

pick up by base of tale and scuffed

could bite if not handled securely

Question 10

handling and restraining rats

Answer 10

held by base of tail and then restrained using a claw-like motion

Question 11

Nutrition

Answer 11

food and water should always be available
fed a well balanced pellet diet that helps control tooth growth
in some studies, pellets are formulated with medications in them