_______ ________ is the most frequently used laboratory animal in
behavioral research and ________ _________ are also frequently used in
this type of research.
a) Mus musculus; Mesocricetus auratus
b) Meriones unguiculatus; Cavia porcellus
c) Rattus norvegicus; Columba livia
d) Macaca mulatta; Oryctolagus cuniculus - ✔✔✔-C
___________ is the science of poisons and the harmful or noxious effects
these substances have on living organisms.
a) Histology
b) Botany
c) Pathology
d) Toxicology - ✔✔✔-D
___________ pathology is the study of the structure of diseased tissues.
a) Topical
b) Clinical
c) Microscopic
d) Anatomical - ✔✔✔-D
_____________ breeding occurs when two different inbred strains are
allowed to mate. Their offspring are referred to as the F1 generation.
a) Recombinant Inbred
b) Hybrid
c) Random
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d) Polygamous - ✔✔✔-B
_____________ is the process by which the number of bacteria and other
organisms living on inanimate objects is reduced enough to prevent disease.
a) Disinfection
b) Sanitization
c) Sterilization
d) Pasteurization - ✔✔✔-B
________________ Rates are the expenses directly charged to a PI to care
for one animal for one day in a research facility?
a) Average daily census
b) Per diem
c) Cost centers
d) Centralized management - ✔✔✔-B
__________________ is the study of animals with completely known
microflora and fauna.
a) Histology
b) Microbiology
c) Gnotobiology
d) Rumenology - ✔✔✔-C
A _______________ toxicity test varies from 13-26 weeks in duration and
usually involves rodents or dogs. The animals are dosed on a daily basis in a
similar manner that may be administered to humans.
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a) Subacute
b) Subchronic
c) Acute
d) Chronic - ✔✔✔-B
A barrier animal facility has special provisions for traffic flow. What direction
should airflow be inside the room to prevent transmission of airborne viruses
and bacteria?
a) Positive pressure
b) Negative pressure
c) Balanced pressure between room and hallway
d) Either positive or negative because there are no airborne diseases - ✔✔✔-A
A beagle is euthanized in May 1999. How long must the animal facility retain
the USDA identification tags (if used) on the animal for possible review by the
USDA?
a) 6 months
b) 12 months
c) 24 months
d) 36 months - ✔✔✔-B
A mouse with the genotype AaBBcc has which of the following
phenotypes?
a) Black
b) Brown
c) Albino
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d) Agouti - ✔✔✔-C
A single punch hole in the top of the right ear and a single notch in the top
the left ear indicate what identification number in a mouse?
a) 17
b) 59
c) 41
d) 92 - ✔✔✔-C
A special dietary component for birds that is composed of oyster shell and
granite is called _______________.
a) grit
b) gizzard
c) gravel
d) dirt - ✔✔✔-A
A(n) ___________ is a substance, which enhances the antibody
response.
a) Additive
b) Adjuvant
c) Adjective
d) Cathartic - ✔✔✔-B
An animal room, which uses special cages and procedures such as
autoclaved food, bedding, and caging, is considered what type of animal
room?