ANSWERS (LATEST)
Which of the following is a highly contagious infectious disease of
mice,
which can cause mortality in neonatal mice and adverse
immunologic effects
on research projects?
a) Sendai virus
b) MHV
c) MPV
d) Hantavirus - ANSWERS-B
The scientific name of the Golden Syrian Hamster is _______
_________.
a) Mesocricetus auratus
b) Rattus norvegicus
c) Mus musculus
d) Cavia porcellus - ANSWERS-A
The genus and species of the rhesus monkey is _______ _________.
a) Cercocebus torquatus atys
b) Callithrix jacchus
,c) Saimiri scurieus
d) Macaca mulatta - ANSWERS-D
The correct name for shoebox-type plastic cages that have a hard
plastic
lid fitted with a special filter is?
a) Microisolator cage
b) Biocontainment cage
c) Hanging plastic cage
d) Mini-isolator cage - ANSWERS-A
A mouse with the genotype AaBBcc has which of the following
phenotypes?
a) Black
b) Brown
c) Albino
d) Agouti - ANSWERS-C
Which of the following is a direct cost?
a) Equipment depreciation
b) Physical plant maintenance
c) Electricity
d) Animal husbandry - ANSWERS-D
,__________________ is the study of animals with completely known
microflora and fauna.
a) Histology
b) Microbiology
c) Gnotobiology
d) Rumenology - ANSWERS-C
The most popular anticoagulant for routine hematology testing is
_________.
a) EDTA
b) Sodium heparin
c) Sodium citrate
d) Low molecular weight heparin - ANSWERS-A
The best tissue preservative to use during routine necropsy is
____________.
a) 15% Bouins solution
b) 20% Liquid nitrogen
c) 10% buffered formalin
d) 10% alcohol - ANSWERS-C
The USDA is required to inspect research facilities at least:
, a) Quarterly
b) Semi-annually
c) Annually
d) Once every two years - ANSWERS-C
The use of ______________ in an autoclave is the most common
method
of sterilization.
a) Boiling water
b) Chemicals
c) Gamma radiation
d) Steam under pressure - ANSWERS-D
Which of the following genuses is not covered under the Animal
Welfare
Act?
a) Meriones
b) Mus
c) Chinchilla
d) Macaca - ANSWERS-B
USDA reports are available to the public under which of the following
documents?