Laboratory Housing Flashcards
1
Q
IACUC
A
Institutional animal care and use committee
2
Q
Factors of housing that come into play?
A
Cage size, species/population, lighting, temperature (tnz), humidity, noise/vibration
3
Q
What is photoxoic retinopathy?
A
The risk of over lighting albinos and burning retinas
4
Q
Dogs.
A
Cannis familiaris
5
Q
Cats.
A
Felis cattus
6
Q
Guinea pigs.
A
Cavia porcellus
7
Q
Hamsters.
A
Mesocricetus auratus
8
Q
Rabbits.
A
Oryctolagous cunniculus
9
Q
Primates.
A
Macaque mulatta
10
Q
Mouse.
A
Mus musculus
11
Q
Rat.
A
Rattus rattus (norvegicus)
12
Q
Pig
A
Sus scrofa
13
Q
Goats.
A
Capra Hircus
14
Q
Ideal humidity for mice and rats.
A
30-70%
15
Q
Ideal temperature for mice and rats.
A
68-79
