Which group reviews and approves the protocol of a study prior to the initiations of a research study, safety product test, or an education program that utilizes animals?
What is IACUC.
100
What is it called when co housed mice participate in excessive grooming resulting in hair loss?
What is Barbering.
100
What is the approximate gestation period of the guinea pig?
What is 60-70 days.
100
Definition: Animals used to detect infectious agents
What is a sentinel animal
200
These animals must have enrichment objects that allow for chewing, burrowing, and running.
What is Mice, Rats, and Gerbils.
200
This organization, developed in 1965, promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through assesments and accreditation programs.
What is AAALAC.
200
What would be some early signs of disease in a mouse?
What is Dull coat, hunched and decreased activity.
200
How often do mice cycle through heat?
What is 4-5 days.
200
What cells do nude rats have that promote tumor growth?
What is B Cells
300
Rats and gerbils are known to be susceptible to this physiological reaction if exposed to loud noise
What is Seizures.
300
What organization is responsible for "the Guide"?
What is ILAR.
300
This animal is considered a permissive hibernator; it has the option of hibernating or not depending on conditions.
What is a Hamster.
300
Approximately how long does it take mice to sexually mature?
What is 4-7 weeks.
300
What is a common bacterial disease found in mice, rats and rabbits more frequently found with recently weaned, immunosuppressed animals and those housed in unfavorable conditions?
What is Tyzzers disease
400
Ideal humidity should be kept at or above 50% to prevent ringtail in these animals.
What is Rats.
400
This organization delegated the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service responsible for administrating and enforcing the AWA.
What is USDA.
400
True or False. Hamsters tend to be solitary rather than social animals.
What is True.
400
True or False. Guinea pigs are able to eat regular food pellets at 2 days old?
What is true.
400
What are the “universal precautions” (hint: this safety precautions) when it comes to dealing with primates and their tissue?
What is gloves, mask, eye ware, protective clothing and safe handling techniques.
500
This animal needs access to a dust bath daily or several times a week to maintain their fur.
What is Chinchilla.
500
This non-profit organization originally know as the Animal Care Panel, produces two scientific journals and serves as the principle means of communication between individuals and organizations with in the field of laboratory animal science.
What is AALAS.
500
Rats sleep most of the day and are active at night, what is this called?
What is Nocturnal
500
How soon after giving birth can a guinea pig become pregnant?
What is 2-15 hrs.
500
What do rats get when housed in incorrect humidity levels?