What are advantages of using physical methods of Euthanasia
Tissues are free of drug residue
The process of destroying all microorganisms on an object is called what?
A. Disinfection
B. Sterilization
C. Sanitation
D. Sanitizing
B. Sterilization
In ______ mating, the female is removed from the cage once its determined to be pregnant.
A. Polyestrous
B. Harem
C. Polygamous
D. Polyamourous
C. Polygamous
_________ approves the methods of euthanasia at a research institution
The IACUC
Besides autoclaving, what are alternative methods of sterilization?
Ethylene Oxide
Irradiation
Dry heat sterilization
hydrogen peroxide
Cold sterilization
How many hours of light per day is best for most rodent breeding colonies?
A. 8-10
B. 8-12
C. 10-12
D. 12-14
C. 10-12
What term does the AVMA Guideline on Euthanasia use for the most appropriate agents/ methods of euthanasia?
Acceptable
What are two categories of waste produced by an animal facility?
General and Hazard waste
The only cells in which the chromosomes are not paired are?
ova and sperm cells
Inhalant anesthetics are generally not used for euthanasia of which species because they can hold their breath for long periods of time?
A. Invertebrates
B. Amphibians and reptiles
C. Birds and rodents
D. Ferrets and cats
B. Amphibians and reptiles
This is often applied to the cages in order to remove urine scale.
Descaler
How many weeks after nursing can mouse and rat pups eat solid feed?
3-4 weeks
The flow rate should provide for a gradual displacement of __________ of the air inside the euthanasia chamber per minute?
A. 10-20%
B. 20-30%
C.10-30%
D.10-15%
C.10-30%
How often should cages be changed according to the Guide?
Enough "to provide a healthy environment for an animal, according to its normal behavior and physiological characteristics"
the following nomenclature is an example of what type of mouse:
C57Bl/6J
Inbred