APSC 4464 Exam 3 Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
describe hpa axis hormones
crh; vasopressin; acth; cortisol
describe hpa axis organs
hypothalamus; pituitary; adrenal glands
what are the four ways to measure cortisol
salivary; urine; hair/fur; fecal
which is the best for short term acute stressors
saliva
SEROTONIN diurnal fluctuations increase cortisol:creatinine at ____
dawn
decrease HRV = ___
stress; rigidity
increase HRV = ___
relaxation; adaptibility
what is the function of secretory immunoglobulin A (S-IgA)
immune exclusion of pathogens
S-IgA reflects what two things
stress and immune function
chronic stress causes ____ in S-IgA
decrease
___ indicator of low levels of stress and good welfare
, play
what causes longest stay in shelter
leaning or rubbing on kennel wall
what causes +15 days in shelter
facing away from kennel wall front
what causes +7 days in shelter
standing
what did the rat study determine
chronic mild stressors lead to depression
what are the factors to look for stress in cats
eyes; pupils; ears; whiskers; vocalization; activity
what is a sign of offensive aggressive behavior and preparation to take action
loss of calming signals
what does a consent test determine
willingness to interact
describe cognitive bias test
optimism or pessimism based on run speed to bowls
____ welfare - reducing stress and maintaining health/behavior and improve behavioral
issues
proximate
____ welfare - getting and staying adopted
ultimate
what are the five variables for adoption
age; looks; in-kennel behav; training; out-of-kennel behav
after the first month are most returns to the shelter medical or behavioral
medical
Correct Answers
describe hpa axis hormones
crh; vasopressin; acth; cortisol
describe hpa axis organs
hypothalamus; pituitary; adrenal glands
what are the four ways to measure cortisol
salivary; urine; hair/fur; fecal
which is the best for short term acute stressors
saliva
SEROTONIN diurnal fluctuations increase cortisol:creatinine at ____
dawn
decrease HRV = ___
stress; rigidity
increase HRV = ___
relaxation; adaptibility
what is the function of secretory immunoglobulin A (S-IgA)
immune exclusion of pathogens
S-IgA reflects what two things
stress and immune function
chronic stress causes ____ in S-IgA
decrease
___ indicator of low levels of stress and good welfare
, play
what causes longest stay in shelter
leaning or rubbing on kennel wall
what causes +15 days in shelter
facing away from kennel wall front
what causes +7 days in shelter
standing
what did the rat study determine
chronic mild stressors lead to depression
what are the factors to look for stress in cats
eyes; pupils; ears; whiskers; vocalization; activity
what is a sign of offensive aggressive behavior and preparation to take action
loss of calming signals
what does a consent test determine
willingness to interact
describe cognitive bias test
optimism or pessimism based on run speed to bowls
____ welfare - reducing stress and maintaining health/behavior and improve behavioral
issues
proximate
____ welfare - getting and staying adopted
ultimate
what are the five variables for adoption
age; looks; in-kennel behav; training; out-of-kennel behav
after the first month are most returns to the shelter medical or behavioral
medical
