The Field of Laboratory Animal Science
What is the scientific and technical information and techniques that apply to a career focused on the care of laboratory animals?
Laboratory Animal Science (LAS)
The purpose of this is to assist institutions in caring for and using animals in research, what is it?
The Guide
What is the name of a zoonotic disease that can be carried by Macaques and is potentially fatal to humans?
Herpes B Virus
Tuberculosis (TB)- Twice a Year- Non-human Primates
We are no longer tested for TB. How often were we tested for TB?
What is the standard cage washer temp?
180 Degrees
What does "LATG" stand for?
Laboratory Animal Technologist
Quarantine and isolation rooms should operate on this type of air pressure.
Negative
What is the scientific name for a mouse?
Mus Musculus
What are gloves, gowns, masks, uniforms?
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
What type of cage has a back wall that slides forward?
Squeeze
Who preforms the research tasks required for the protocol?
Co-investigators and Research Technicians
The environment within the animal's cage is referred to as the____.
Microenvironment
What is the period from conception to parturition called?
Gestation
At what level/decibel are sounds waves harmful to your hearing?
85 decibels (dB)
How many classes of BSC's are their?
Three (Class 1, Class II & Class III)
What does AALAS stand for?
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Name 3 environmental factors that should be monitored in the animal room.
Temperature, Humidity, noise, lighting, ventilation, vibration, odors, contaminants
Name two types of New World Monkeys
Marmosets, Squirrel monkeys, Capuchins, Tamarins, owl monkeys
What is the term for a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans?
Zoonosis
What equipment uses high-temperature steam under pressure to kill microorganisms?
Autoclaves
What committee oversees the institution's animal research programs?
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
What two documents specify the housing requirements for research animals?
The Guide, Animal Welfare Act
What does precocial mean?
Born fully furred, eyes open, able to run around
What law requires employers to provide a workplace free from hazards that can cause serious injury or death?
OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Act)
Name a method used to decontaminate water in an automatic watering system.
Acid, chlorine, reverse osmosis, UV radiation