Alat Study Guide

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mus musculus

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mouse

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four most common inbred strains

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balb/c

c57bl/6j

dba (oldest, brown)

c3h (dark brown, yellow tips)

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how to restrain a mouse

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grasp by skin at back of neck

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mouse estrus cycle

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4-5 days within 24 hours after mating

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Rattus norvegicus

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rat

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what studies are rats used for?

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naturally occuring diseases such as diabetes and hypertension

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four rat types breeds used in research

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wistar albino (WI)

Sprague-Dawley (SD)

Long-Evans (LE)

F344 & Lewis

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how to restrain a rat

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one hand over animals back, thumb and forefinger pressing forelegs toward head

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gestation and estrous cycle in rats

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gest. 20-22 days

est cycle 4-5 days

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name the four types of hamsters used in research

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syrian (golden)- mesocricetus auratus

chinese- cricetulus geiseus

djungarian- phodopus sungorous

armenian- cricetulus migratorius

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what type of research are hamsters used for

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lack lymphatic vessels; ideal for studies with tumor and tissue transplants

used in cancer, cytogenic (genetic), and cavities research

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four types of mating systems used for hamsters

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hand, monogamous, harem, intermittent

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hand mating

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female during estrous introduced into cage and mating within 5 mins then removed

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harem mating

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a male and 2 or 3 females housed together, females separated out at least 2 days prior to parturition

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intermittent mating

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females placed sequentially w/ 1-2 males then removed to give birth

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monogamous mating

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male and female placed together immediatly after weaning

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gestation and estrous cycle of hamster

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gest. 15-16 days

est cycle. 4 days w/ no postpartum estrous

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Meriones unguiculatus

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gerbil

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gerbils are good for what kinds of studies

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stroke and epilepsy

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est cycle and gestation in gerbils

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est cycle- polyestrus (4-6 days)

gestation- 24-26 days

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cavia porcellus

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guinea pigs

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what studies are guinea pigs used for

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vitamin C, TB studies, and immune system

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strains of guinea pig

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outbred is dunkin-hartley (albino)

strain 2

strain 13

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guinea pig restraint

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1 hand over shoulder w/ thumb and forefinger directly behind front legs, place other palm behind hindquarters

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guinea pig male and female names

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boar= male

sow= female

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guinea pig wean time, est cycle, gestation

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wean- 14 to 28 days

est cycle- 16 to 18 days

gest- 60-65 days

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guinea pig diet

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need a diet rich in vitamin C,

may eat microencapsulated ascorbic acid

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oryctolagus cuniculus

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rabbits

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rabbit male and female name

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male= buck

female= doe

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rabbit restraint

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grab scruff with one hand, support hindquarters, tuck into crook of arm

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coprophagy

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eating stool

done to recycle proteins, water, vitamin B

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rabbit weaning, gest, and est cycle

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weaning- 4-6 weeks (eat dry food ~3 weeks)

gest- 29-35 days

est cycle- no regular cycle

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optimum temperature for rabbits

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61-72 degrees

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Felis catus

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cat

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restraint in cats

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secure scruff

lift and place other hand behind hindquarters

encircle hind legs but ensure theyre no touching

hold upright

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cats need a diet high in ___?

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protein

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weaning, gest, and esterous

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weaning 6-7 weeks

gest 62-65 days

esterous6-7 months, several cycles in a row

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male cats are prone to ___ disease

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urinary

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canis familiaris

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dogs

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how to handle a dog

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place 1 hand underneath chest and other under rump

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how to restrain a dog

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place 1 arm around neck and bring head up to handlers shoulder

hold head and neck firmly

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gest, estrous in dogs

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gest: 58-67 days

estrous: 3 week cycle, 6-7 month intervals

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anthropoids

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humans, apes, and monkeys

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prosimians

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any primate not an ape or monkey

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physical restraint for NHP <9 kg

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hold forearms behind back with 1 hand, extend legs firmly with other

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estrous, gest, and weaning for monkey

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estrous- 28 days

gest- 150-175 days

weaning- 12-24 months

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squeeze cage

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cage for restraint in blood collection, drug administration, ect.

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how long quarantine for monkeys?

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31-60 days

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diet for new world monkeys should include

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vitamin C, vitamin d3, supplement with fruits and vegetables

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sus scrofa

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swine

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what are pigs used for?

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cardiovacular, nutrition, diabetes, ect

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name two devices for restraining pigs

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v-trough and snare

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v-trough

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2 attendants turn pig upside down in a v-shaped trough

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ovis aries

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sheep

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capra hircus

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goat

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bos taurus

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cow/cattle