Chapter 2 Principles of Lab Animal
Medicine questions with correct
answers.
Research directed toward specific objectives, such as development of new drugs, is referred to as
______. ANS -applied research
The use of computer models or plants in research is an example of _____. ANS -basic research
Veterinarians who have reached the highest degree of proficiency in laboratory animal medicine are
board certified by _____. ANS -American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM)
Name the organization that determines the criteria for certification for ALAT, LAT, and LATG. ANS -
American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
The level of certification that requires a minimum of a GED or high school diploma and at least 3 years
experience is the _____. ANS -Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
A biomedical research facility designed for housing of germ-free animals is referred to as a _____
facility. ANS -barrier
Define microenvironment. ANS -The temperature, humidity, lighting, and ventilation within the primary
enclosure of the animal
Define thermoneutral zone. ANS -The range of temperature where an animal does not need physical or
chemical mechanisms to control heat production or heat loss
Animal rooms must have a minimum of _____ room air changes per hour. ANS -between 10-15
complete
Medicine questions with correct
answers.
Research directed toward specific objectives, such as development of new drugs, is referred to as
______. ANS -applied research
The use of computer models or plants in research is an example of _____. ANS -basic research
Veterinarians who have reached the highest degree of proficiency in laboratory animal medicine are
board certified by _____. ANS -American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM)
Name the organization that determines the criteria for certification for ALAT, LAT, and LATG. ANS -
American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
The level of certification that requires a minimum of a GED or high school diploma and at least 3 years
experience is the _____. ANS -Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
A biomedical research facility designed for housing of germ-free animals is referred to as a _____
facility. ANS -barrier
Define microenvironment. ANS -The temperature, humidity, lighting, and ventilation within the primary
enclosure of the animal
Define thermoneutral zone. ANS -The range of temperature where an animal does not need physical or
chemical mechanisms to control heat production or heat loss
Animal rooms must have a minimum of _____ room air changes per hour. ANS -between 10-15
complete
