Rodent Comparative Biology Flashcards
1
Q
How is rat/mice intestine different?
A
Rats/mice have a caecum where microorganisms digest the food.
2
Q
How to calculate group size?
A
D>2 = really small group size
D= ((mean(experimental group)-mean(control group)) / variation
3
Q
What is metabolic rate depending on?
A
Metabolism is related to body weight. It’s a function of body size.
4
Q
How to calculate metabolic rate?
A
Metabolic rate = 3,8 * body weight ^-0,25
Dosage can be calculated using these numbers
5
Q
Which gender is the most popular in rodents for experimentation?
A
Males
