All Quiz Questions: Final Review

Question 1

How often should the facility be inspected and the program of veterinary care be reviewed by the IACUC?

Answer 1

At least every 6 months

Question 2

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) of Wild Fauna and Flora:

Answer 2

Is a multinational agreement between governments to ensure that the international trade of specimens and wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival

Question 3

The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals is written under the direction of:

Answer 3

The Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR)

Question 4

Which organization promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through a voluntary accreditation program?

Answer 4

Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC)

Question 5

When an experiment can be conducted using a lower life form, a computer model, or other artificial means it is referred to as:

Answer 5

Replacement

Question 6

Which agency is focused on promoting integrity in biomedical and behavioral research and oversees institutional investigations into research misconduct?

Answer 6

The Office of Research Integrity (ORI)

Question 7

Predisposing factors referred to as intrinsic factors that can affect animal health are:

Answer 7

Species, age, gender, and heredity

Question 8

An individual who believes that animals are strictly to be used by humans, who believe animals don’t feel pain, who has no concern for the animal if it was in pain would be likely to be a member of an:

Answer 8

Animal exploitation group

Question 9

Dietary factors can have an effect on an animal and predispose it to diseases. Which of the following are dietary factors?

Answer 9

Food and water quality and food and water container sanitation

Question 10

Which species is covered under the AWA?

Answer 10

Rabbits

Question 11

What is the highest level of certification for member of the research team?

Answer 11

LATG (Laboratory Animal Technologist)

Question 12

In which type of research is the choice of a specific research model based on the ability of the model to mimic or predict the response(s) in other species?

Answer 12

Applied research

Question 13

Animals that have highly zoonotic or infectious diseases should be housed in which type of facility?

Answer 13

Containment facility

Question 14

The recommended number of complete air changes for an animal room are:
Correct!

Answer 14

10-15 per hour

Question 15

What type of research must be conducted on a live animal?

Answer 15

Clinical research

Question 16

When designing a research facility, it is important to consider which feature in the design of the surgical suite?

Answer 16

Positive air pressure

Question 17

What is the recommended type of light system for animal rooms?

Answer 17

Diurnal illumination

Question 18

A research study involving a vaccine for canine infectious hepatitis virus would be considered a:

Answer 18

Biosafety level I

Question 19

A research protocol requires the collection of urine and feces to access the total volume produced per animal per day. What is the best type of cage to use for this study?

Answer 19

Metabolism cage

Question 20

Adding a resting ledge to a cage for a cat would be an example of:

Answer 20

Environmental enrichment

Question 21

If guinea pigs are not fed a diet with adequate vitamin C, they are susceptible to which disease?

Answer 21

Scurvy

Question 22

The fact that guinea pigs have a continuous soft palate with an opening, a large tongue, and narrow mouth make which procedure extremely difficult and therefore rarely done in guinea pigs?

Answer 22

Intubation

Question 23

The breed of guinea pig most commonly used in biomedical research is the:

Answer 23

English

Question 24

Why should a female guinea pig that is intended for breeding be bred before the age of 6 months?

Answer 24

The pelvic symphysis fuses between 6 and 9 months of age

Question 25

Which bacterial disease in cavies includes clinical signs of enlargement and abscessation of the head and lymph nodes?

Answer 25

Cervical lymphadenitis

Question 26

Which is a unique feature found in leukocytes of guinea pigs?

Answer 26

Kurloff bodies

Question 27

Which antibiotics is directly toxic to guinea pigs and should never be administered to this species?

Answer 27

Streptomycin

Question 28

Guinea pigs are born:

Answer 28

Fully haired, eyes open, and capable of eating solid food within hours

Question 29

The genus name for the guinea pigs used in biomedical research is:

Answer 29

Cavia

Question 30

The term used for parturition in guinea pigs is:

Answer 30

Farrowing

Question 31

Female ferrets are

Answer 31

Seasonally polyestrus and induced ovulator

Question 32

The musky smell of ferrets can be attributed to their:

Answer 32

Sebaceous glands

Question 33

Which method of restraint can be used to calm a ferret for simple procedures such as nail trimming?

Answer 33

Grasping the skin over the back of the neck and suspending the animal

Question 34

A persistent state of which disorder can lead to the suppression of the bone marrow and severe anemia in female ferrets?

Answer 34

Hyperestrogenism

Question 35

The genus species name for the domestic ferret is:

Answer 35

Mustela putorius furo

Question 36

Placement of a feeding tube must be confirmed by aspiration as the ferret lacks which reflex?

Answer 36

Cough

Question 37

At what temperature are ferrets prone to heat stroke?

Answer 37

85 degrees F

Question 38

Which disease has a near 100% mortality rate in unvaccinated ferrets?

Answer 38

Distemper

Question 39

A female ferret is called a

Answer 39

Jill

Question 40

Which type of injection may require a longer needle in fall and winter months as the animal develops a thick layer of fat during this time?

Answer 40

Subcutaneous (SQ)

Question 41

Gerbils are social animals but can become aggressive when:

Answer 41

overcrowded

Question 42

The scientific name for the species of gerbils most often used in biomedical research:

Answer 42

Meriones uniguiculatus

Question 43

Gerbil cages should have a securely fitting lid because gerbils

Answer 43

Can jump fairly high

Question 44

Which condition is common in young gerbils that are under stress and is often called stress-induced chromodacryorrhea?

Answer 44

Nasal dermatitis

Question 45

Gerbils are native to:

Answer 45

The harsh desert regions of the Mongolia, southern Siberia, and northern China

Question 46

The hamster is named for the German word, "hamstern", which means to:

Answer 46

Hoard

Question 47

The genus species name for the hamster most often used in biomedical research is:

Answer 47

Mesocricetus auratus

Question 48

Hamsters have a similarity to humans in that:

Answer 48

The molar teeth are susceptible to caries

Question 49

Which species has the shorted gestation period of all the laboratory species?

Answer 49

Hamsters

Question 50

Which is the most common cause of death in older hamsters and has been documented in as many as 85% of hamsters over 18 months of age?

Answer 50

Amyloidosis

Question 51

Rats have a large store of brown fat around the neck and scapulae that provides 10 times the energy of other types of fat. What is this tissue called?

Answer 51

Hibernation tissue

Question 52

Which vessel can be used for blood collection in a rat that does not require anesthesia for the procedure?

Answer 52

Lateral tail vein

Question 53

The taxonomic name for the most common rat used in biomedical research is:

Answer 53

Rattus sp

Question 54

If a rat has a wound, which of the following is NOT recommended for treatment?

Answer 54

Bandage the wound

Question 55

Animals that are the result of at least 20 generations of inbred mating are referred to as:

Answer 55

Strain

Question 56

Which route of administration of medication can result in lameness or self-mutilation in rats and mice?

Answer 56

Intramuscular

Question 57

Which of the following bedding materials for mice and rats may affect hepatic enzymes and could cause respiratory problems?

Answer 57

Cedar shavings

Question 58

Which infectious bacterial disease commonly found in mice and rats has zoonotic potential?

Answer 58

Leptospira

Question 59

The taxonomic name for the laboratory mouse is:

Answer 59

Mus musculus

Question 60

Which term means that rats' and mice's teeth will continuously grow throughout their life?

Answer 60

Hypsodontic

Question 61

The scientific name for a hedgehog is:

Answer 61

Atelerix albiventris

Question 62

A hedgehog performs which unique behavior by taking an item into its mouth, mixing it with saliva, then applying the mixture to its spines?

Answer 62

Self-anointing

Question 63

Hedgehogs kept as

Answer 63

Viral diseases

Question 64

The scientific name for sugar glider is:

Answer 64

Petaurus breviceps

Question 65

Sugar gliders are:

Answer 65

Omnivores

Question 66

The primary use for which animal in research is to study human leprosy?

Answer 66

Armadillo

Question 67

Which species is the only marsupial native to North America and is used in comparative and development biology research?

Answer 67

Opossum

Question 68

Chinchillas kept in very warm and humid environment can be prone to:

Answer 68

Heat stroke

Question 69

Whether group or singly housed, which animal must be provided with a resting shelf above the floor of the cage?

Answer 69

cats

Question 70

Chinchillas fed a high calcium diet are prone to

Answer 70

Urinary calculi

Question 71

Which disorder can be caused by feeding a tortoise a diet high in iceberg lettuce and cucumbers?

Answer 71

Hypovitaminosis A

Question 72

Chelonians use which structure to acquire and tear their food?

Answer 72

Tomia

Question 73

Which defense mechanism of reptiles involves distracting the pursuer with a contracting or wiggling object while the lizard makes its escape?

Answer 73

Tail autonomy

Question 74

A gecko is having difficulty shedding its skin. Which of these husbandry concerns could be the reason for the difficulty?

Answer 74

Temperature and humidity levels

Question 75

Reptiles shed the outmost layer of skin on a regular basis. This process is referred to as:

Answer 75

Ecdysis

Question 76

The forked tongue of snakes and lizards assists in delivering scent particles to the vemeronasal organ called the: Correct!

Answer 76

Jacobson's organ

Question 77

Reptiles require ultraviolet light to produce:

Answer 77

Vitamin D

Question 78

The ventral part of a chelonian shell is called the:

Answer 78

The ventral part of a chelonian shell is called the:

Question 79

The vagal response in reptiles can be triggered by:

Answer 79

Gently applying digital pressure to both eyes

Question 80

Which is a unique feature of the reptilian heart?

Answer 80

It has three chambers

Question 81

The domestic rabbit was the first animal model for:

Answer 81

Atherosclerosis

Question 82

The act of parturition in rabbits is referred to as:

Answer 82

Kindling

Question 83

Cleaning rabbit cages often requires the use of an acidic cleaner:

Answer 83

To remove the deposits formed by highly crystalline urine

Question 84

Rabbits often communicate warnings of danger by:

Answer 84

Thumping hindlimbs

Question 85

Which of the following can be the greatest risk of happening if a rabbit's hind legs are not supported when handling the animal?

Answer 85

Spinal cord injury

Question 86

The most common breed of rabbits used in biomedical research is the:

Answer 86

New Zealand White

Question 87

The genus name for the rabbit used in biomedical research is:

Answer 87

Oryctolagus

Question 88

The addition of a proteolytic enzyme, such as pineapple or papaya juice aids in preventing:

Answer 88

Hairballs

Question 89

The fusus coli plays a role in the production of which product that is composed of water, nitrogen, electrolytes, and vitamins? Rabbits normally digest the product directly from the anus.

Answer 89

Cecotroph

Question 90

Which preanesthetic agent is often ineffective in rabbits?

Answer 90

Atropine

Question 91

Which type of bird is more likely to have problems with self-mutilation?

Answer 91

African grey

Question 92

Psittacines have unique physical characteristics such as:

Answer 92

Hookbills and are zygodactyl

Question 93

Unlike puppies, birds may not outgrow which destructive behavior?

Answer 93

Chewing

Question 94

Cockatoos and African grey parrots have which unique feather feature?

Answer 94

Powder down

Question 95

An underlying medical condition or stress can lead to which behavior problem?

Answer 95

Self-mutilation

Question 96

What is known as the voice box of birds?

Answer 96

Syrinx

Question 97

Which type of caging material should be avoided as it contains substances that are toxic to birds?

Answer 97

Galvanized metal

Question 98

Chronic masturbation can be a result of which behavior problems in birds?

Answer 98

Inappropriate bonding

Question 99

What device is recommended when capturing a bird to help prevent the fear of hands?

Answer 99

towels

Question 100

Which sense in birds is the most highly developed?

Answer 100

sight

Question 101

The best method of achieving anesthesia in amphibians is:

Answer 101

Immersing the animal in water containing an anesthetic

Question 102

A frog presents with hyperemia on the ventral skin, subcutaneous edema, petechial, and ecchymotic hemorrhage. What is the most like cause of these symptoms?

Answer 102

Cutaneous bacterial infection

Question 103

All amphibians can be maintained or housed in a plastic or glass aquarium. Why is this recommended type of housing?

Answer 103

Smooth sides to prevent damage to skin

Question 104

Which species is unique in that is retains a tadpole-like appearance throughout its adult life?

Answer 104

Axolotls

Question 105

Which unique feature of amphibians allows for respiration through the skin?

Answer 105

Mucous glands

Question 106

What is the ideal ambient water temperature for goldfish or koi?

Answer 106

65-68 degrees F

Question 107

The presence of which chemical in municipal tap water is most likely to be toxic to aquatic animals?

Answer 107

Chlorine

Question 108

Which vessel is the primary site for venipuncture in fish?

Answer 108

Caudal tail vein

Question 109

What drug is most commonly used for the euthanasia of fish and amphibians?

Answer 109

MS 222

Question 110

What is the main disadvantage of using wild caught fish or amphibians in research?

Answer 110

Wild caught can harbor a number of potential human pathogens

Question 111

Which feature of most OWPs is a hard, keratinized pad on the buttocks?

Answer 111

Ischial callosities

Question 112

An NHP that is deficient in vitamin D will develop:

Answer 112

Rickets

Question 113

Which feature is always absent in OWPs?

Answer 113

Prehensile tail

Question 114

Diets for primates must contain which vitamin?

Answer 114

c

Question 115

Which term is used to describe the act of moving using only the arms?

Answer 115

Brachiation

Question 116

Caretakers are often given a vaccine to prevent which infection?

Answer 116

Hepatitis B

Question 117

Prior to working with primates, humans must be tested for:

Answer 117

Tuberculosis

Question 118

A dietary insufficiency of iodine can lead to the formation of:

Answer 118

A goiter

Question 119

Which behavior serves as a method of communication and may also serve to strengthen the social organization of primates?

Answer 119

Allogrooming

Question 120

Which disease is caused by obligate intracellular parasites that are transmitted by a mosquito vector?

Answer 120

Malaria