Nonhuman primates Flashcards
Caretakers are often given a vaccine to prevent which infection?
Hepatitis B
Which bacterial infection can cause an animal to become severely ill, dehydrated, and emaciated? The animal will have diarrhea containing blood and necrotic colonic mucosa with possible rectal prolapsed and death.
Shigellosis
Which feature is always absent in OWPs?
Prehensile tails
The most significant herpesvirus of concern in NHPs is:
herpes simiae.
Diets for primates must contain which vitamin?
C
Which term is used to describe the act of moving using only the arms?
Brachiation
Prior to working with primates, humans must be tested for:
tuberculosis.
Which of these is a significant concern when handling and restraining primates?
Safety of the handler
The clinical signs of which disease include exanthematous rash on the chest and lower body, nasal and ocular discharge, and blepharitis? This disease can be fatal in some NWPs.
Measles
When large volumes of medication are needed or if the animal needs continual infusion of medications or fluids, which is the best option for delivery?
Vascular access port
Which feature of most OWPs is a hard, keratinized pad on the buttocks?
ischial callosities
Which zoonotic disease is caused by several different strains of Mycobacterium?
Tuberculosis
An NHP that is deficient in vitamin D will develop:
Rickets
The clinical signs of which infection are lockjaw, seizures, and respiratory paralysis?
Tetanus
A dietary insufficiency of iodine can lead to the formation of:
A goiter
What one feature must all caging for primates include?
Secure locks
What percentage of animals used in biomedical research are primates?
<0.025%
Which species of primates is most commonly used in biomedical research?
Rhesus macaque
Which behavior serves as a method of communication and may also serve to strengthen the social organization of primates?
Allogrooming
Which disease is caused by obligate intracellular parasites that are transmitted by a mosquito vector?
Malaria
Which of the following requires that research facilities develop and implement plans to promote the well-being of the NWPs species in their care?
AWA
Which order of nonhuman primates (NHPs) is the most primitive, small to medium sized, and has a squirrel-like appearance?
Prosimians
New world primates
Platyrrhini
Old world primates
Catarrhini
New world primates included what animal
Tamarins and marmosets
Old world primates included what animal
monkeys
