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Chapter 1 and 3 Flashcards

1
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research directed toward specific objectives, such as development of new drugs is referred to as _____

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applied research

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2
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the use of computer models or plants in research is an example of

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basic research

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3
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dvms who have reached the highest degree of proficiency in lab animal medicine are board certified by

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ACLAM

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4
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the organization that determines the criteria for certification for ALAT, LAT, LATG

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AALAS

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5
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the level of certification that requires the miniumum of GED or high school diploma and at least 3 years of experience is the

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LAT

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5
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thermoneutral zone

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the rang of temp where an animal has no physical or mechanisms needed to control heat loss / production

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5
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a biomedical facility designed for housing of germ free animals is referred to as a ___ facility

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barrier

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6
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what is a microenvironment

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temp, humidity, lighting, and ventilation within the primary enclosure of animals

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7
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animal rooms must have a minimum of ____ room air changes per hour

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10-15

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8
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which type of room should be under negative air pressure

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quarantine

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9
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a diurnal lighting system is one that uses ___ hours of light followed by ___ hours of darkness

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12, 12

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10
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a type of plastic used for cages that is transparent and has high impact strength and resistance to high heat and chemicals is ____

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polycarbonate

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11
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the study of animals with completely known flora and fauna is referred to as

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gnotobiology

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12
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animals that are known to be free of certain pathogens are referred to as _______

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specific pathogen free

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13
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animals kept in animal rooms and experimental areas that undergo periodic testing to identify the presence of any microorganisms in the animal colonies are reffered to as

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sentinel animals

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14
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ALAT

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assistant lab animal technician

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15
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LAT

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laboratory animal technician

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16
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LATG

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lab animal technologist

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17
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the term ___ generally refers to any companion animals other than dogs or cats

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exotic pet

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18
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any animal used in research or teaching is referred to as a

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lab animal

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19
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nearly all medications using in exotic and lab animal medicine are considered

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extra label use

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20
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predisposing factors such a sp, age, gender, and heredity are considered ____ factors

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intrinsic

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21
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_____ is the organization that was formed to safeguard sp from extinction

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CITES

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22
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the government agency that oversees the use of animals in an educational or research institution is the

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USDA

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23
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the ____ is the principle federal statute governing the sale, handling, transport, and use of animals

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animal welfare act

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24
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the guide for the care and use of lab animals was written under the directions of the ___

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ILAR

25
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the ___ oversees the institutional investigations into research misconduct and promotes the responsible conduct of research through the educational, preventative, regulatory activities

A

ORI

26
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____ refers to research that utilizes lower forms of life, computer models or other artificial means whenever possible

A

replacement

27
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___ and ___ are the most commonly used lab animals

A

mice and rate

28
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species that are excluded from the AWA regulations are covered by the regulations contained in ______

A

the guide

29
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the AWA set standards of care for lab animals and is implemented through

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AWR / USDA

30
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the institutional group charged with evaluation of animal use and inspection of facilities is

A

IACUC

31
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the group that provides voluntary accreditation or biochemical research facilities is _____

A

AAALAC

32
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____ are the main benefit of animal research

A

medical advances

33
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it currently takes about ____ years of lab studies, along with animal and human clinical trials, before a medication can be released for human use

A

10-12

34
Q

prions were discovered and characterized in what year

A

1997

35
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the use of procedures that causes the least amount of stress, pain, anxiety and disturbance of normal life the animal is an example of

A

refinement

36
Q

thanks to research the vaccine for rabies was discovered in ___ thanks to teh ___ and ___

A

1885, dog and rabbit

37
Q

the 2 most active animal liberation groups in the US

A

PETA and ALF

38
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specific environmental parameters such as temp, humidity, lighting, noise, and ventilation are considered ___ factors

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extrinsic

39
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most medications used in exotic animal medicine must be _____

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diluted

40
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the minimum membership of IACUC

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minimum of 3 members, 1 DVM w training, ! with no affiliation to the facility, and a nonscientist

41
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Reduction

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using the least number of animals

42
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refinement

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least amount of stress, anxiety, pain, or disturbance

43
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replacement

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utilize lower forms of life

44
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the AWA was originally titled the lab animal welfare act - 3 purposes

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protect owners, prevent sale of stolen animals, insure animals intended for use in research provided w humane care and tx

45
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9 standards in the guide

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qualifications and credentials of personnel, OSH, veterinary care, animal envrionment, animal procurement and transportation, surgery and post care, pain relief, euthanasia technique, physical plant design

46
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owners of exotic pets must ensure what 3 factors are properly addressed

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husbandry, welfare, safety

47
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IACUC

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institutional animal care and use committee

48
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FDA

A

food and drug administration

49
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AAALAC

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association for assessment and accreditation of lab animal care

50
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SOPs

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standard operating procedures

51
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GLP

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good lab practice

52
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PETA

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people for the ethical treatment of animals

53
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ALF

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animal liberation front

54
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OLAW

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office of lab animal welfare

55
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PHS

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public heath service

56
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AWA

A

animal welfare act

57
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APHIS

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animal and plant health inspection service

58
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ILAR

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institute for lab animal research

59
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REAC

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regulatory enforcement and animal care

60
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EPA

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environmental protection agency

61
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NIH

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national institute of health

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