Quiz #1: Rodents Flashcards
(57 cards)
Should the owner bring the rodents into the clinic in a recently changed cage?
No
Is the AWA enforced by the USDA?
Yes
Is it wise to have urine dipsticks available when rodents come into the clinic for physical examination?
Yes
Does an IC injection require anesthesia even if the injection is for euthenasia?
Yes
Is the tail a good way to obtain blood from ALL rodent species?
No
How long after birthing do rodents experience postpartum estrus?
24 hours
What provides a good source of energy and thermogenesis in rodents?
brown fat
In terms of activity what describes rodents?
nocturnal
Do male rodents have nipples?
no
Do male rodents have an os penis?
Yes
Do male rodents have open inguinal rings?
Yes
In terms of diet what are rodents considered?
omnivores
What kind of diet should rodents be fed?
block diet
If a rat is 500 g, how many kg does it weigh?
0.5 kg
Do rodent incisors have open roots?
Yes
What are rodents’ teeth separated by?
diastema
What is a long gap between incisors and molars?
distema
When determining the sex of a rodent the technician can look at what anatomical feature?
anogenital distance
What properties should rodent caging have?
chew proof
easy to clean
escape proof
In what caudal quadrant do rats receive IP injections?
left
In what caudal quadrant do mice, hamsters, and gerbils receive IP injections?
right
What medium should never be used for bedding?
cedar
Is group housing encouraged for rats and mice?
Yes
Is group housing encouraged for hamsters?
No
