Zebrafish
What is the name of the first stage in the zebrafish life cycle?
Zygote
Are pillbugs an insect?
Nope!
What is the stretch of cartilage in bones called in children?
Growth Plate
What animal has the most similar brain structure to humans?
Baboon (credit for any non-human primate)
What is the most common animal used in scientific experiments?
Rodents (mice/rats)
What is Kristi's favorite musical artist?
Taylor Swift
How do zebrafish determine their gender?
Vibes
What colors can pillbugs see?
Black and white
What injury are growth plates susceptible to?
Fractures
What percentage of animal deaths are attributed to the food supply?
94%
How many animals are in the care of CU Anschutz?
100,000
Do C. elegans have females?
No
How many days does it take a zebrafish to become free swimming?
5 days
What sea creature are pill bugs related to?
Lobsters
What does articular cartilage do?
Cushions joints
What is the second most common dog breed to develop cancer?
German Shepherd
What 3 senses do we stimulate with enrichment?
Touch, smell, taste
How is obesity measured in humans?
BMI>30
Where do red blood cells come from in zebrafish?
Kidneys
What category of diet do pillbugs eat?
Omnivorous
How many types of cartilage are there?
Three
What 3 treatments are used for cancer in dogs?
Chemotherapy, radiation, surgery
What is Tim's favorite organ?
Lungs
What angle is an intramuscular injection administered?
90 degrees
What percentage of our genome do we share with zebrafish?
70%
What genus are pillbugs?
Isopada
Why is breaking a bone a greater issue in children?
The growth plate is disrupted and limbs grow asymmetrically
How long can a donated kidney survive?
Less than 24 hours
What is done to make all the enrichment safe for mice and rats?
Sterilized
What organ produces insulin?
Pancreas