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VETT 235 Exam #1 with 100% Correct Questions
and Answers.
1. The goal of replacement research is... - ANS development of research projects to
use a lower form of life, computer model, or nonliving model to gather scientific
data or perform scientific studies
2. Animal exploitation group - ANS a group of individuals that believe animals were
put on earth for use by humans, animals are our property, and animals don't feel
pain as we do
3. In small animal species, which of the following physical signs can be evaluated to
indicate the level of pain?
A. toe position
B. whisker position
C. cheek flattening
D. orbital tightening
E. ear position
F. incisor position - ANS b, c, d, e
4. The recommended humidity in the rodent environment should be... - ANS 40-
60%
5. Which of the following may experience seizure activity when exposed to
excessive noise?
A. guinea pigs
B. mice
C. gerbils
D. rabbits
E. turtles
F. Rats - ANS f. Rats?
6. Which of the following are behaviors that might be observed if a rodent is in
pain?
A. reduced grooming
B. vocalization
C. ear position
D. eye position or squinting
E. glazed expression
F. decreased food/water intake - ANS a, c, d, f
7. Which of the following are included in the development of experimental design in
research?
A. description of methods to be used to perform the research
B. standard operating procedures to complete research
C. development of a hypothesis or question based on current knowledge
D. choice of appropriate biomedical model
E. budget
F. selection of an appropriate research facility - ANS a, b, c, d, e
8. Which of the following are medical advancements made as a result of research
involving animals?
A. organ transplants
B. hip replacements
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10. OSHA - ANS Occupational Safety and Health Administration
11. AALAS - ANS American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
12. APHIS - ANS Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
13. USDA - ANS United States Department of Agriculture
14. True or False: If an animal is in pain - even in a herd or group cage environment -
they will always show the same signs of pain. - ANS False
15. True or False: as the San Juan College Vet Tech Distance Learning Program is
AVMA accredited, they must maintain an IACUC to oversee animal care and use
protocols for animals used in completion of clinical skills. - ANS True
16. In an enclosed area, ammonia levels can become high. Ammonia is a byproduct
of which metabolic waste? - ANS urine and feces
17. Sudden noises may reduce _________ in rodents.
A. social activity
B. appetite
C. fertility
D. digestive enzymes - ANS c. fertility
18. APHIS is a division of... - ANS USDA
19. True or false: the term "research design" refers to structural design of the
research facility. - ANS False
20. AAALAC - ANS Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory
Animal Care
21. LATG - ANS Laboratory Animal Technologist
22. FDA - ANS Food and Drug Administration
23. ACLAM - ANS American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
24. AWA - ANS Animal Welfare Act
25. ILAR - ANS Institute for Laboratory Animal Research
26. Which of the following are considered intrinsic factors that may predispose an
animal involved in a research facility to certain diseases?
A. environmental temp
B. age of the animal
C. genetics and heredity of the animal
D. noise
E. lighting
F. species of the animal - ANS b, c, f
27. The goal of reduction in research is... - ANS used to reduce the number of
animals for a project required to gather enough scientific data for a project to
meet research goals
VETT 235 Exam #1 with 100% Correct Questions
and Answers.
1. The goal of replacement research is... - ANS development of research projects to
use a lower form of life, computer model, or nonliving model to gather scientific
data or perform scientific studies
2. Animal exploitation group - ANS a group of individuals that believe animals were
put on earth for use by humans, animals are our property, and animals don't feel
pain as we do
3. In small animal species, which of the following physical signs can be evaluated to
indicate the level of pain?
A. toe position
B. whisker position
C. cheek flattening
D. orbital tightening
E. ear position
F. incisor position - ANS b, c, d, e
4. The recommended humidity in the rodent environment should be... - ANS 40-
60%
5. Which of the following may experience seizure activity when exposed to
excessive noise?
A. guinea pigs
B. mice
C. gerbils
D. rabbits
E. turtles
F. Rats - ANS f. Rats?
6. Which of the following are behaviors that might be observed if a rodent is in
pain?
A. reduced grooming
B. vocalization
C. ear position
D. eye position or squinting
E. glazed expression
F. decreased food/water intake - ANS a, c, d, f
7. Which of the following are included in the development of experimental design in
research?
A. description of methods to be used to perform the research
B. standard operating procedures to complete research
C. development of a hypothesis or question based on current knowledge
D. choice of appropriate biomedical model
E. budget
F. selection of an appropriate research facility - ANS a, b, c, d, e
8. Which of the following are medical advancements made as a result of research
involving animals?
A. organ transplants
B. hip replacements
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10. OSHA - ANS Occupational Safety and Health Administration
11. AALAS - ANS American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
12. APHIS - ANS Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
13. USDA - ANS United States Department of Agriculture
14. True or False: If an animal is in pain - even in a herd or group cage environment -
they will always show the same signs of pain. - ANS False
15. True or False: as the San Juan College Vet Tech Distance Learning Program is
AVMA accredited, they must maintain an IACUC to oversee animal care and use
protocols for animals used in completion of clinical skills. - ANS True
16. In an enclosed area, ammonia levels can become high. Ammonia is a byproduct
of which metabolic waste? - ANS urine and feces
17. Sudden noises may reduce _________ in rodents.
A. social activity
B. appetite
C. fertility
D. digestive enzymes - ANS c. fertility
18. APHIS is a division of... - ANS USDA
19. True or false: the term "research design" refers to structural design of the
research facility. - ANS False
20. AAALAC - ANS Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory
Animal Care
21. LATG - ANS Laboratory Animal Technologist
22. FDA - ANS Food and Drug Administration
23. ACLAM - ANS American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
24. AWA - ANS Animal Welfare Act
25. ILAR - ANS Institute for Laboratory Animal Research
26. Which of the following are considered intrinsic factors that may predispose an
animal involved in a research facility to certain diseases?
A. environmental temp
B. age of the animal
C. genetics and heredity of the animal
D. noise
E. lighting
F. species of the animal - ANS b, c, f
27. The goal of reduction in research is... - ANS used to reduce the number of
animals for a project required to gather enough scientific data for a project to
meet research goals
