Chapter 1 and 3

Question 1

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

Answer 1

applied research

Question 2

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

Answer 2

basic research

Question 3

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

Answer 3

ACLAM

Question 4

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

Answer 4

AALAS

Question 5

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

Answer 5

LAT

Question 5

thermoneutral zone

Answer 5

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

barrier

Question 6

what is a microenvironment

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

10-15

Question 8

which type of room should be under negative air pressure

Answer 8

quarantine

Question 9

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

Answer 9

12, 12

Question 10

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

Answer 10

polycarbonate

Question 11

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

Answer 11

gnotobiology

Question 12

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

Answer 12

specific pathogen free

Question 13

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

Answer 13

sentinel animals

Question 14

ALAT

Answer 14

assistant lab animal technician

Question 15

LAT

Answer 15

laboratory animal technician

Question 16

LATG

Answer 16

lab animal technologist

Question 17

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

Answer 17

exotic pet

Question 18

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

Answer 18

lab animal

Question 19

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

Answer 19

extra label use

Question 20

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

Answer 20

intrinsic

Question 21

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

Answer 21

CITES

Question 22

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

Answer 22

USDA

Question 23

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

Answer 23

animal welfare act

Question 24

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

Answer 24

ILAR

Question 25

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

Answer 25

ORI

Question 26

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

Answer 26

replacement

Question 27

___ and ___ are the most commonly used lab animals

Answer 27

mice and rate

Question 28

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

Answer 28

the guide

Question 29

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

Answer 29

AWR / USDA

Question 30

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

Answer 30

IACUC

Question 31

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

Answer 31

AAALAC

Question 32

____ are the main benefit of animal research

Answer 32

medical advances

Question 33

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

Answer 33

10-12

Question 34

prions were discovered and characterized in what year

Answer 34

1997

Question 35

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

Answer 35

refinement

Question 36

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

Answer 36

1885, dog and rabbit

Question 37

the 2 most active animal liberation groups in the US

Answer 37

PETA and ALF

Question 38

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

Answer 38

extrinsic

Question 39

most medications used in exotic animal medicine must be _____

Answer 39

diluted

Question 40

the minimum membership of IACUC

Answer 40

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

Question 41

Reduction

Answer 41

using the least number of animals

Question 42

refinement

Answer 42

least amount of stress, anxiety, pain, or disturbance

Question 43

replacement

Answer 43

utilize lower forms of life

Question 44

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

Answer 44

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

Question 45

9 standards in the guide

Answer 45

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

Question 46

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

Answer 46

husbandry, welfare, safety

Question 47

IACUC

Answer 47

institutional animal care and use committee

Question 48

FDA

Answer 48

food and drug administration

Question 49

AAALAC

Answer 49

association for assessment and accreditation of lab animal care

Question 50

SOPs

Answer 50

standard operating procedures

Question 51

GLP

Answer 51

good lab practice

Question 52

PETA

Answer 52

people for the ethical treatment of animals

Question 53

ALF

Answer 53

animal liberation front

Question 54

OLAW

Answer 54

office of lab animal welfare

Question 55

PHS

Answer 55

public heath service

Question 56

AWA

Answer 56

animal welfare act

Question 57

APHIS

Answer 57

animal and plant health inspection service

Question 58

ILAR

Answer 58

institute for lab animal research

Question 59

REAC

Answer 59

regulatory enforcement and animal care

Question 60

EPA

Answer 60

environmental protection agency

Question 61

NIH

Answer 61

national institute of health