Chapter 28 - Nonhuman Primates

Question 1

What does a prehensile tail allow a monkey to do?

Answer 1

Grasp and hang from tree limbs by their tails.

Question 2

What is the term for the red, wrinkled skin found around the anogenital region of female Old World monkeys?

Answer 2

Sex skin

Question 3

Nonhuman primates typically found in South and Central America are referred to as _____ World monkeys.

Answer 3

New

Question 4

What is the primary method of identification used with NHPs?

Answer 4

Tattooing

Question 5

A monkey that stares at you and displays its teeth is showing _____.

Answer 5

aggression

Question 6

Name two types of New World monkeys commonly used in research.

Answer 6

Squirrel monkeys, marmosets, tamarins, capuchins, owl monkeys.

Question 7

What items of PPE are typically needed when handling NHPs?

Answer 7

Lab coat or gown, face mask, eye and/or face shield, gloves.

Question 8

True or False

The pole and collar method of restraint for NHPs requires that the animal be sedated.

Answer 8

False

This method requires no sedation.

Question 9

What is the name of a zoonotic disease that can be carried by macaques and is potentially fatal to humans?

Answer 9

B virus

Question 10

The diet of New World monkeys should supply which two vitamins?

Answer 10

Vitamin C, vitamin D3