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How often does estrus occur in the dog?

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At 7-8 month intervals

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What is the recommended technique for approaching an unfamiliar dog?

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Crouch to the dog’s height, speak softly, extend your hand

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What is the scientific name for the domestic pig?

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<i>Sus scrofa domestica</i>

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What is one of the main reasons for using pigs in research studies?

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Their internal organs are very similar to human organs.

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Female pigs can generally be bred beginning at what age?

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6-7 months

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What part of their body do pigs normally use for defense?

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Teeth

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Which swine are most prone to fighting?

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Young boars

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What is it called when swine use their snouts to overturn water or feed bowls that are not secured to the pen?

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Rooting

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What is NOT an appropriate method of euthanasia for swine?

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Overdose of inhalant anesthetic

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Which of the following is NOT a common type of research for which sheep are used?

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Orthopedic research

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How many compartments does a ruminant stomach have?

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4

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Which statement regarding sheep is FALSE?

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Sheep suffer more from cold than from heat.

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In sheep, goats, and cattle used for research, what is the method USUALLY used for euthanasia?

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Injection of barbiturate overdose

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When working with cattle, what does the term flanking mean?

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Casting a calf to the ground

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What would NOT be a sign of pain or distress in cattle?

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Rubbing up against a pole or fence

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The gestation period in rhesus macaques is _____ days.

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159-169

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It is essential that the diet for monkeys contain an adequate amount of which vitamin to prevent scurvy?

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Vitamin C

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What order do finches belong to?

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Passeriformes

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The body temperature in birds is __________ most mammals.

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higher than

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What helps birds cool themselves when they get too hot?

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Panting

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What is a dangerous consequence of restricting the movement of a bird’s keel bone while restraining it?

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It could suffocate.

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Why is the tip of the upper beak sometimes removed from chickens?

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To control cannibalism and fighting

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Where is grit kept in the avian digestive tract?

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Gizzard

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What is the scientific name for the zebrafish?

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<i>Danio rerio</i>

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Fish should not be used for egg collection more than once per:
week.
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Which statement about breeding zebrafish is FALSE?
Fish are placed in the same tank in the morning, and eggs are usually collected at the end of the day.
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What identification method is NOT commonly used in fish?
Tattoo
28
What are the three groups of amphibians, based on the environment in which they live as adults?
Aquatic, semi-aquatic, terrestrial
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In African and Western clawed frogs, what characteristics can be used to identify adult males from adult females?
Males have nuptial pads on their inner forearms.
30
Regarding their diet, larval amphibians are:
omnivorous.
31
What is the scientific name of the ferret?
Mustela putorious furo
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What seasonal change does an adult ferret undergo?
Losing weight in the spring/summer during mating season and gaining weight back in the fall
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What is the term for a female horse of breeding age?
Mare
34
Which statement about horses is FALSE?
Horses tend to be solitary animals.
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What would NOT be a sign of danger to someone handling a horse?
Rolling on the ground
36
What is NOT a factor that should be established before introducing an uncommon species to the vivarium?
Staffing
37
Which species is most likely to be used to study thermoregulation in the laboratory?
Bats
38
What is the scientific name for the laboratory opossum?
Monodelphis domestica
39
Which statement is FALSE regarding mice?
Unlike other rodents, mice are able to vomit.
40
What is the average weight of a newborn mouse?
1-1.5 grams
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What is the average life span of the rat?
2.5 to 3.0 years
42
Rat pups are weaned at ____ days of age.
20-21 days
43
On average, a rat consumes how much food per 100 grams of body weight per day?
5 grams
44
Which statement regarding rat 'tickling' is FALSE?
Tickling involves stroking the rump and flanks of the animal.
45
What is the scientific name for the Syrian hamster?
Mesocricetus auratus
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Which anatomical features make the hamster an ideal model for studies involving tumor and tissue implants?
The lack of lymphatic vessels in the cheek pouch and an unusual immune system.
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In what type of mating are the females placed sequentially with one or two males for one week?
Intermittent
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What is the average life span of a hamster?
1.5-2 years
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What should you do if you see a mother hamster stuff her pups in her cheek pouches?
Leave the mother alone.
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What is NOT a common method of euthanasia for hamsters?
IV injection of barbiturates
51
What is NOT an appropriate method for handling hamsters?
Holding the base of the tail.
52
Which statement about hamster husbandry is FALSE?
Hamsters will defecate in their feeders, so they must be changed daily.
53
What is the scientific name of the Mongolian gerbil?
Meriones unguiculatus
54
Which identification methods are usually NOT used on gerbils?
Ear tattoo
55
What is a characteristic of gerbils?
They produce small amounts of urine.
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What is NOT a common behavior in guinea pigs?
Climbing up the sides of their cage
57
What is not a possible complication of guinea pig pregnancy and parturition?
Malocclusion
58
How should a guinea pig's sex be verified?
By pressing on the pelvic area
59
What is NOT an anatomical characteristic of the laboratory rabbit?
Dense, heavy skeleton
60
Rabbits are particularly susceptible to what injury?
Broken back
61
What would NOT be considered appropriate environmental enrichment for rabbits?
Hammocks
62
What is the scientific name of the cat?
Felis catus
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What is a nictitating membrane?
A movable membrane that may cover part of the eye.
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If a cat is acting extremely fearful, what is the course of action that would make the procedure safer to perform?
Postpone the procedure until the cat is more calm.
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What is a common health problem occurring in cats that should be checked when cleaning the litter pan?
Hematuria
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Which statement regarding cat husbandry is TRUE?
Water bowls should be hand cleaned daily.

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