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Unit A Terminology Flashcards

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Aseptic

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Free of microorganisms

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Behavior

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Action performed in response to stimulus

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Bight

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A loop of rope

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Biohazard

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A risk to human health or the environment arising from biological work,of living organisms, primarily that of humans

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Biological Hazard

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Refers to any biological substance that poses a threat to the health of living organism, primarily that of humans

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Bowline Knot

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A type of knot used to form a fixed loop at the end of a rope

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Bridge

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The upper bony part of an animal’s nose

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Chemical Hazard

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any toxic substance that may pose a wide range of health hazards, such as irritation, sensitization and carcinogenicity, and physical hazards, such as flammability, corrosion and reactivity

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Communication

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Signaling between one animal and another

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Contaminate

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To make something impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance

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Courtship

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The act of attracting a mate

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Curiosity

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The act of investigating; showing strong desire to know or learn something

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Dilution

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The act of make a liquid or substance weaker in strength

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Disinfectant

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A chemical liquid that destroys bacteria

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Double half hitch knot

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Double overhand noose; used around a post

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Elimination

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Defecation;urination

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Ethology

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The study of animal behavior

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Exposure

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The state of being exposed to contact with something

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External Stimulus

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Something outside the animal that has an impact or an effect on an organism so that it’s behavior is modified in a detectable way

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Ferrule

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A ring or cap, typically a metal one, that strengthens the end of a handle stick or tube and prevents it from splitting or wearing

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Flammable

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Easily set on fire

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Foraging

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Feeding

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Globally Harmonized System

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System of classification and labeling of chemicals; GHS defines and classifies the hazards of chemical products and communicates health and safety information on labels and Safety Data Sheets

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Habituation

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Learning based on habit

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Half high knot

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Simple overhand knot, in which the working end of the line is brought over and under the standing part

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Halter

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A rope or strap with a noose or headstall places around the head of a horse or other animal; used for leading or tethering an animal

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Harmful

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Causing or likely to cause unfavorable conditions or results

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Hazard

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A danger or risk

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Head Gate

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A device used to restrain the head of a large animal

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Ingest

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To take into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

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Inhale

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To breathe in or take in

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Internal stimulus

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Something inside the animal that has an impact or an effect on an organism so the its behavior is modified in a detectable way

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Isopropyl Alcohol

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A clear, colorless, flammable liquid that is frequently used as a disinfectant

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Knot

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A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope or something similar

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Learning

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The development of behaviors through experience

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Microorganism

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An organism that can only be viewed under a microscope, such as a bacterium, virus or protozoan

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Offensive/Defensive

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Aggression and submissive behavior or defense from aggressors

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OSHA

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an agency in the United States Department of Labor that sets standards and enforces safe and healthful working conditions

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Parental Care

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Ensuring survival of young

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Pathogen

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A disease-causing microorganism; any agent that causes disease

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Personal Protective Equipment

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Equipment worn to minimize the exposure to hazards that cause workplace injuries or illness

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Physical Hazard

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A factor in the environment that can harm the body without necessarily touching the body

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Play Behavior

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Training for life activities; play strengthens social bonds while providing an outlet for energy

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Precautions

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Measures taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant or inconvenient from happening

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Radioactive

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Emitting or relating to the emission of ionizing radiation or particles

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Reffer’s Knot

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A simple binding knot with a half bow that secures two lengths of rope together

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Reproductive

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Relating to mating,giving birth

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Resting

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Laying down, sitting, basking, sleeping

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Roccal-D Plus

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A disinfectant that is used in many animal care facilities and some biological laboratories

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Safety Data Sheet

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Provides workers and emergency personnel with procedures for handling or working with a substance in a safe manner

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Safety Hazard

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Any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone under certain conditions at works

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Sharps

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Medical term for devices with sharp points or edges that can cut or puncture and cause harm to the person handling them

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Social

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Working to create relationships; gregarious, interactional,organized together, as in helping the group with grooming etc.

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Square Knot

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A type of double knot that is made symmetrically to hold securely and be easily untied

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NIOSH

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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, an agency that is a part of the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, the nation’s health protection agency; NIOSH conducts research and makes recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury or illness

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Squeeze Chute

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A device used to restrain large animals, especially cattle and horses

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Stanchion

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A specially designed head gate to hold an animal in place while allowing feeding and resting

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Stimulus

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Something that elicits a response

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Territorial

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Protecting a resource for exclusive use; relating to a particular district or locality

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Toxicity

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The degree to which a substance can damage an organism

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Vocalization

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Barks,growls,snorts,howls, alarm sounds, other languages

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Whipping

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Binding around the end of a rope to prevent its natural tendency to fray

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Workplace Organization Hazard

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A stressor that may cause short-term stress and long-term strain, such as workload, lack of respect, workplace wiolence or secual harassment

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