Vett 235 Lab Animals

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Is mycoplasmosis a common disease of rats?

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Yes.

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The proper environmental temperature for rodents is:

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64-79 degrees F

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The recommended humidity in the rodent environment should be:

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40-60%

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T or F. The average lifespan of a mouse is 4-5 years.

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False.

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Sudden noises may reduce _____ in rodents.

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fertility

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T or F. The term "Research Design" refers to structural design of the research facility.

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false

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In an enclosed area, ammonia levels can become high. Ammonia is a by-product of which metabolic waste product?

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urine and feces.

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Is malocclusion a sign of pain in rodents?

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No.

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Research that is always conducted on live animals - and may include human studies - is referred to as:

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Clinical research

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The basis of restraint technique for most animals is proper control of the:

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head

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The normal gestation period of a mouse is:

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19-21 days

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Is Sindai virus a common disease of mice?

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yes

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Research that involves the use of existing knowledge for solving a specific biomedical problem and is directed towards a specific purpose such as development of new surgical techniques and procedures is:

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Applied Research

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T or F. The average lifespan of a rat is 26-40 months.

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true.

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The normal gestation period of a rat is:

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21-23 days.

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What anatomical structure is similar in rodents and horses?

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large cecum

Front 17

Another name for infectious pododermatitis in a guinea pig is?

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bumblefoot

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Ulcerative pododermatitis in rabbits is commonly called:

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sore hocks

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Which species should not be housed together due to the exposure of Bordatella bronchiseptica?

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rabbits and guinea pigs

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Characteristics that distinguish lagomorphs from rodents is:

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double pair of upper incisors

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A client wishes a pet gerbil. You tell him that the average age that gerbils live is:

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3 years

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Rodents are generally fed ad libitum, which means:

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free choice

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Mus musculus is the scientific name of the:

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mouse

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A client calls and reports that she is worried as she notices the 4 guinea pups, born approximately 3 hours ago, are not nursing. You suggest that she:

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Not worry as guinea pups do not nurse the first 12-24 hours.

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The normal dentition for the rabbit is:

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1002/1002

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A client wishes to get a pet hamster, but wants to know how long it is expected to live. You tell her that the average age is about:

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2 years

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The gestation period of a rabbit, guinea pig and mouse are:

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30, 68, and 21 days

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T or F. Improper storage of Guinea pig food can cause a breakdown of vitamin C and result in a deficiency in the animal.

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True

Front 29

A more common name for "Gastric trichobezoars" is

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hairball

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You notice that one of the gerbils in a cage of postpubital young has some nasal hair loss with some erythema and scabbing. No other alopecia is visible. This is likely caused by:

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nasal dermatitis.

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The most common cause of death in Guinea pigs is:

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bacterial pneumonia

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In rabbits, coccidiosis causes lesions in which 2 main areas of the body?

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liver and intestines.

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Open-rooted molars are seen in which animal?

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Guinea pigs

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Pet rabbits are very sensitive to:

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heat

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The gestation period, estrous cycle, and average litter size of hamsters are about:

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16 days, 4-5 days, 5-9 young

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Lymphocytic choriomeningitis, a viral disease with zoonotic potential, is associated with which species?

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hamster

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The species that is prone to nasal dermatitis initiated by their burrowing activity is:

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gerbils

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Which species is cavies?

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Guinea pig

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Young mice and rats are called:

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pups

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The normal dentition of a hamster is:

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1003/1003

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T or F. Guinea pigs should be fasted 2-4 hours before surgery.

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true

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Scurvy is most likely to be seen in which animal?

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Guinea pig

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If the purpose of a breeding program is to decrease genetic variability then one should:

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inbreed