Chapter 32 - Less Common Research Animals Flashcards
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A male ferret is called a _____ and a female ferret is called a _____; ferret offspring are called _____.
hob; jill; kits
What is the fitch coloration in ferrets?
A wild type with tawny and brown markings.
What happens to a ferret’s weight during the mating season?
It decreases (they lose weight).
What characterizes ferrets and their sleep?
They have difficulty waking up.
How often do ferrets normally shed their coats?
Twice a year.
Where are the ferret’s scent glands located?
On either side of the anus.
What is the most common research use for the horse model?
As a source for production of serum, antiserum, and antitoxin.
What type of diet do horses eat?
A plant-based diet (herbivorous).
An uncastrated male horse is called a _____, and a castrated male horse is called a _____; a female horse is called a _____; and a newborn horse is called a _____.
stallion; gelding; mare; foal
What do horses housed outside require?
Access to shelter.
A group of horses is called a _____.
herd
True or False
Most reptiles used in research are purpose-bred.
False
Most reptiles used in research are wild caught.
Name three animals included in the class Reptilia.
Tortoise, turtle, crocodile, alligator, snake, lizard.
After eating a meal, how soon do most reptiles defecate?
2 - 3 days
What are the three types of environments that turtles can live in?
Aquatic, semi-aquatic, terrestrial.
What is the scientific name of the zebrafish?
Danio rerio
The bony flexible plate that covers the gills is called the _____.
operculum
True or False
All fish reproduce by laying eggs.
False
Some fish are live bearers.
Which part of the fish body helps with locomotion?
Fins
What is a common general anesthetic added to water to anesthetize fish?
Tricaine methanesulfonate (MS-222)
