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Question 1

If a researcher was interested in studying echolocation, which would be a good animal model?

Answer 1

Bats

Question 2

The scientific name for an armadillo is:

Answer 2

Dasypus navemcinctus

Question 3

The scientific name for a woodchuck is:

Answer 3

Marmota monax

Question 4

The scientific name for sugar gliders is:

Answer 4

Petaurus breviceps

Question 5

Hedgehogs are native to which continent?

Answer 5

Africa

Question 6

Hedgehogs are native to which continent?

Answer 6

fix

Question 7

Whether group or singly housed, which animal must be provided with a resting shelf above the floor of the cage?

Answer 7

Cats

Question 8

Hedgehogs kept in captivity are prone to:

Answer 8

Obseitity

Question 9

The transmission of which disease to humans requires the excessive handling or eating of armadillo meat?

Answer 9

Leprosy

Question 10

Hedgehogs kept as pets in the United States rarely are infected with:

Answer 10

Viral diseases

Question 11

A researcher is interested in developing a medication to stop the spread of prostate cancer. What animal model would he use for these studies?

Answer 11

Horse

Question 12

Diets for captive sugar gliders should have what percentage of sources of fruit sugars to maintain the health of the animal?

Answer 12

50%

Question 13

Which species was used by NASA in sleep research studies and has been applied to assisting astronauts on their missions?

Answer 13

Chinchilla

Question 14

Fluids administered to which region of the sugar glider will absorb slowly and may cause discomfort and distress to the animal?

Answer 14

Patagium

Question 15

A chinchilla is in need of an antibiotic to treat a bacterial infectious disease. What antibiotic should be avoided in this species?

Answer 15

Penicillin

Question 16

Which disorder is a common cause of hindlimb paresis and paralysis in pet sugar gliders that are lacking in vitamin D?

Answer 16

Metabolic bone disease

Question 17

The primary use for which animal in research is to study human leprosy?

Answer 17

Armadillo

Question 18

Which species is the only marsupial native to North America and is used in comparative and development biology research?

Answer 18

Opossum

Question 19

Male chinchillas may remain in the cage after parturition if:

Answer 19

they are a monogamous pair.

Question 20

The most reliable vessel to collect a large amount of blood in a sugar glider is the:

Answer 20

Jugular

Question 21

Which is a common problem in sugar gliders fed a soft diet?

Answer 21

Periodontal disease

Question 22

Chinchillas kept in a very warm and humid environment can be prone to:

Answer 22

Heat stroke

Question 23

Which route of medication administration should be avoided in hedgehogs?

Answer 23

Topical

Question 24

Chinchillas fed a high calcium diet are prone to:

Answer 24

urinary calculi.

Question 25

Scientific name for Chinchilla

Answer 25

Chinchilla langier

Question 26

Where do chinchillas come from

Answer 26

mountains of Peru, chile, Argentina, and Bolvila

Question 27

In 1940-50s chinchillas were used to develop what vaccine

Answer 27

Cholera

Question 28

Used in NASA for what

Answer 28

sleep research studies

Question 29

Chinchillas have very large what

Answer 29

Tympanic membrane

Question 30

Why are very large tympanic membranes useful in research

Answer 30

Auditory research