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Rat and Mice Introductions Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

rodentia

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2
Q

hypsodontic incisors

A

open rooted teeth, always growing

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3
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diastema

A

space between incisors and cheek teeth

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4
Q

house mouse scientific name

A

mus musculus

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5
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Norway rat scientific name

A

rattus norvegicus

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6
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rat average temperature range

A

96.6-99.5 F

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7
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rat average heart rate

A

250-450 bpm

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8
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rat average respiratory rate

A

70-115 Bpm

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9
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rat life span

A

2.5-3.5 years

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10
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rat gestation

A

21-23 days

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11
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rat and mice litter size

A

6-12 pups

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12
Q

do rats have a gallbladder and tonsils?

A

no

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13
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why can’t rats and mice vomit?

A

they have a limiting ridge in their stomachs

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14
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harderian gland function

A

lacrimal gland

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15
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chromodacryorrhea

A

red tears

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16
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zymbal’s gland function

A

sebaceous gland located in external ear canal

17
Q

mice average temperature range

A

97.7-100.4 F

18
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mice average heart rate

A

325-780 bpm

19
Q

mice average respiration rate

A

90-220 Bpm

20
Q

mice adult weight

A

20-40 g

21
Q

mice life span

A

1-3 years

22
Q

mice gestation

A

19-21 days

23
Q

rat adult weight

A

450-520 g

24
Q

what is located in the mice non-glandular forestomach?

A

microbes

25
Q

what is located in the mice glandular stomach?

A

gastic juices

26
Q

hibernating gland function

A

brown fat, increases heat production

27
Q

what sleep cycle are rodents on?

A

nocturnal

28
Q

personality of mice vs rats

A

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

29
Q

rat bruxism

A

grinding teeth

30
Q

rat boggling

A

eyes bob in and out of socket

31
Q

rat rough play

A

jump, chase, and pin

32
Q

rat coprophagia

A

eating feces to reabsorb nutrients (normal behavior)

33
Q

barbering

A

nibbling on cagemate’s whiskers and fur

34
Q

rat and mice diet

A

omnivores, pelleted diets, love snacking

35
Q

what foods should be avoided?

A

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

36
Q

what is important to know about urine?

A

clear, yellow, highly concentrated

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