Organizations
Names, names, names
Diseases
Husbandry
Random
100
This is the oldest animal welfare organization, founded in 1866.
ASPCA
100
Mus musculus is a
mouse
100
Pododermatitis is also known as
Bumblefoot
100
Explain the difference between macroenvironment and microenvironment.
Micro is within the cage (bedding, enrichment items). Macro is outside the cage (humidity, lighting).
100
What is the most common research animal?
Mice
200
Their moto is animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or entertain with.
PETA
200
Mesocrietus auratus is a
hamster
200
Seizures are to gerbils as diabetes is to
Degus
200
What breeding system has the maximum amount of diversity and produces large colonies?
Random
200
Which of the pocket pet species that we learned about has the longest gestation?
Chinchilla
300
Purpose is to create a humane and sustainable world for all animals through education, advocacy, and the promotion of respect and compassion.
HSUS
300
Meriones unguiculatus is a
gerbil
300
Stomach hairballs in rabbits are also known as
Trichobezoars
300
What is the humidity range (in percent) required within research facilities?
30% - 70%
300
Parturition is referred to as _______ in Guinea Pigs and _________ in rabbits.
Farrowing and Kindling
400
Formed in 1950 and provides certification for lab techs.
AALAS
400
Petaurrus breviceps is a
sugar glider
400
What disease are NHP's routinely tested for?
Tuberculosis
400
How many air exchanges per hour is required for animal research facilities?
10 - 15 per hour
400
Why is it illegal to keep prairie dogs as pets?
They carry plague and monkey pox.
500
Makes scientific data reportable so that research doesn't have to be repeated.
ILAR
500
Atelerix albiventris
hedgehog
500
Ferrets are very susceptible to this canine disease. Ferrets can catch this from their owners.
Distemper and Influenza
500
If the purpose of a breeding system is to decrease genetic variability, then one should:
Inbreed
500
The gestation of a suger glider is _______ and the joey spends _______ in the pouch.
15 -17 days and 10 weeks
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