Which statement is FALSE?
-One of the items on the cage card for breeders should normally be the date the sire
and dam were mated.
-Many institutions use computer programs to keep detailed records of breeding
colonies.
-Accurate records are required for the maintenance of genetically modified rodent
colonies.
-It is best to keep cage cards free of unnecessary information, such as dates of
mating, parturition, and weaning.
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It is best to keep cage cards free of unnecessary information, such as dates
of mating, parturition, and weaning.
,When examining a mouse or rat, what red substance might be seen around the eyes
and nose?
-Porphyrin
-Protein
-Prion
-Prolactin
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Porphyrin
What is the name of the process used to investigate the nature and cause of a
disease?
-Osmosis
-Halitosis
-Diagnosis
-Prognosis
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Diagnosis
Looking at the prefix, root, and suffix of the word "microbiology," what would be the
suggested meaning of the word?
-It is the study of very small life forms.
-It is the study of the anatomic structure of elements found in living organisms
-It is the study of the structure of tissues.
-It is the study of yeast cells.
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It is the study of very small life forms.
Breeding animals for desirable characteristics, where these animals share a common
ancestor, is called____________________.
-Inbreeding
-Outbreeding
-Line breeding
-Crossbreeding
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Line Breeding
What should euthanasia accomplish?
-A death that meets humane standards and the needs of the research study
-Rapid loss of consciousness, followed by cessation of heartbeat, respiration, and
brain function.
-A quick and painless death for the animal
-All of the Above
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All of the above
, If an organism does not cause disease by itself, but it can transmit disease-causing
organisms to animals, it is called a:
-pathogen.
-sentinel.
-fomite.
-vector.
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Vector
Mix-ups in animal numbers, errors in weighing animals, and variations in room
temperatures are all examples of:
-experimental variables.
-occupational hazards.
-nonexperimental variables.
-protocol variations.
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nonexperimental variables.
What is an example of a contaminant?
-Environmental noise
-Dust from feed
-Mold from bedding
-Gut bacteria
-One of the items on the cage card for breeders should normally be the date the sire
and dam were mated.
-Many institutions use computer programs to keep detailed records of breeding
colonies.
-Accurate records are required for the maintenance of genetically modified rodent
colonies.
-It is best to keep cage cards free of unnecessary information, such as dates of
mating, parturition, and weaning.
Give this one a try later!
It is best to keep cage cards free of unnecessary information, such as dates
of mating, parturition, and weaning.
,When examining a mouse or rat, what red substance might be seen around the eyes
and nose?
-Porphyrin
-Protein
-Prion
-Prolactin
Give this one a try later!
Porphyrin
What is the name of the process used to investigate the nature and cause of a
disease?
-Osmosis
-Halitosis
-Diagnosis
-Prognosis
Give this one a try later!
Diagnosis
Looking at the prefix, root, and suffix of the word "microbiology," what would be the
suggested meaning of the word?
-It is the study of very small life forms.
-It is the study of the anatomic structure of elements found in living organisms
-It is the study of the structure of tissues.
-It is the study of yeast cells.
,Give this one a try later!
It is the study of very small life forms.
Breeding animals for desirable characteristics, where these animals share a common
ancestor, is called____________________.
-Inbreeding
-Outbreeding
-Line breeding
-Crossbreeding
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Line Breeding
What should euthanasia accomplish?
-A death that meets humane standards and the needs of the research study
-Rapid loss of consciousness, followed by cessation of heartbeat, respiration, and
brain function.
-A quick and painless death for the animal
-All of the Above
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All of the above
, If an organism does not cause disease by itself, but it can transmit disease-causing
organisms to animals, it is called a:
-pathogen.
-sentinel.
-fomite.
-vector.
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Vector
Mix-ups in animal numbers, errors in weighing animals, and variations in room
temperatures are all examples of:
-experimental variables.
-occupational hazards.
-nonexperimental variables.
-protocol variations.
Give this one a try later!
nonexperimental variables.
What is an example of a contaminant?
-Environmental noise
-Dust from feed
-Mold from bedding
-Gut bacteria
