Rat and Mice Introductions

Question 1

what is the scientific name for the order that makes up rodents?

Answer 1

rodentia

Question 2

hypsodontic incisors

Answer 2

open rooted teeth, always growing

Question 3

diastema

Answer 3

space between incisors and cheek teeth

Question 4

house mouse scientific name

Answer 4

mus musculus

Question 5

Norway rat scientific name

Answer 5

rattus norvegicus

Question 6

rat average temperature range

Answer 6

96.6-99.5 F

Question 7

rat average heart rate

Answer 7

250-450 bpm

Question 8

rat average respiratory rate

Answer 8

70-115 Bpm

Question 9

rat life span

Answer 9

2.5-3.5 years

Question 10

rat gestation

Answer 10

21-23 days

Question 11

rat and mice litter size

Answer 11

6-12 pups

Question 12

do rats have a gallbladder and tonsils?

Answer 12

no

Question 13

why can’t rats and mice vomit?

Answer 13

they have a limiting ridge in their stomachs

Question 14

harderian gland function

Answer 14

lacrimal gland

Question 15

chromodacryorrhea

Answer 15

red tears

Question 16

zymbal’s gland function

Answer 16

sebaceous gland located in external ear canal

Question 17

mice average temperature range

Answer 17

97.7-100.4 F

Question 18

mice average heart rate

Answer 18

325-780 bpm

Question 19

mice average respiration rate

Answer 19

90-220 Bpm

Question 20

mice adult weight

Answer 20

20-40 g

Question 21

mice life span

Answer 21

1-3 years

Question 22

mice gestation

Answer 22

19-21 days

Question 23

rat adult weight

Answer 23

450-520 g

Question 24

what is located in the mice non-glandular forestomach?

Answer 24

microbes

Question 25

what is located in the mice glandular stomach?

Answer 25

gastic juices

Question 26

hibernating gland function

Answer 26

brown fat, increases heat production

Question 27

what sleep cycle are rodents on?

Answer 27

nocturnal

Question 28

personality of mice vs rats

Answer 28

rats are more playful and curious while mice tend to be more suspicious and aggressive

Question 29

rat bruxism

Answer 29

grinding teeth

Question 30

rat boggling

Answer 30

eyes bob in and out of socket

Question 31

rat rough play

Answer 31

jump, chase, and pin

Question 32

rat coprophagia

Answer 32

eating feces to reabsorb nutrients (normal behavior)

Question 33

barbering

Answer 33

nibbling on cagemate’s whiskers and fur

Question 34

rat and mice diet

Answer 34

omnivores, pelleted diets, love snacking

Question 35

what foods should be avoided?

Answer 35

foods with high fat, sugary foods, citrus dangerous for males

Question 36

what is important to know about urine?

Answer 36

clear, yellow, highly concentrated