What is the purpose of laminar flow cage change stations?
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To prevent personnel from exposure to airborne particulates
Name 2 methods of sterilizing diets.
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Autoclaving, irradiation
What is the scientific name for the most common species of rat used in
research?
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Rattus norvegicus
Give an example of a strain of minipig.
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Yucatan, Sinclair
What is the large sebaceous gland on the gerbil abdomen called?
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Ventral marking gland
What factors should be considered when transporting research fish?
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Water temp, oxygen levels, transport time and stocking levels
,In addition to the ALAT Training Manual, what publication should you study to
prepare for the ALAT certification exam?
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Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
1 kilogram = ___ pounds.
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2.2
Why must gerbils be housed in a tall cage?
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Because gerbils often stand erect on their hind legs
The process that destroys microbes or inhibits their growth and activity is
called _____.
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Disinfection
, Which teeth of rats and mice grow continuously throughout life?
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Incisors
What is the standard metric unit of weight?
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Gram (g)
What is another name for a polygamous mating system in which one male is
housed with two or more females?
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Harem mating system
When an animal exhibits head tilt, it could be a sign of what condition?
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Ear infection
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To prevent personnel from exposure to airborne particulates
Name 2 methods of sterilizing diets.
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Autoclaving, irradiation
What is the scientific name for the most common species of rat used in
research?
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Rattus norvegicus
Give an example of a strain of minipig.
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Yucatan, Sinclair
What is the large sebaceous gland on the gerbil abdomen called?
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Ventral marking gland
What factors should be considered when transporting research fish?
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Water temp, oxygen levels, transport time and stocking levels
,In addition to the ALAT Training Manual, what publication should you study to
prepare for the ALAT certification exam?
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Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
1 kilogram = ___ pounds.
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2.2
Why must gerbils be housed in a tall cage?
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Because gerbils often stand erect on their hind legs
The process that destroys microbes or inhibits their growth and activity is
called _____.
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Disinfection
, Which teeth of rats and mice grow continuously throughout life?
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Incisors
What is the standard metric unit of weight?
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Gram (g)
What is another name for a polygamous mating system in which one male is
housed with two or more females?
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Harem mating system
When an animal exhibits head tilt, it could be a sign of what condition?
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Ear infection
