Chapter 7 - The Laboratory Animal Environment Flashcards
The environment within the animal’s cage is referred to as the _____.
Microenvironment
The environment within the animal room at large is called the _____.
Macroenvironment
Name three environmental factors that should be monitored in the animal room.
Temperature, humidity, noise, lighting, ventilation, contaminants, vibrations, odors
Room temperatures that are too low can cause the animals to develop what condition?
Hypothermia
What is the term for a designated room used to separate newly arrived animals from the other animals in the facility?
Quarantine room
What is the measure of the amount of moisture in the air called.
Humidity
The rate of room air exchanged with fresh/recirculated air is called _____.
Ventilation or air exchange
In what direction does air flow between a positive pressure room and the corridor?
From the room to the corridor
Prolonged low relative humidity and high temperature is related to this disease in rats.
Ringtail
Name the hand-held instrument used to measure air flow.
Anemometer
To what environmental factor are albino animals more sensitive than pigmented animals?
Bright light
What are the two types of barrier facilities?
Bioexclusion, biocontainment
Quarantine and isolation rooms should operate on this type of air pressure.
Negative
How should you store open feed and bedding bags?
In plastic-lines cans with tight-fitting lids
Feed and bedding should be stored how far from the wall?
At least 6 inches
