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VTT 252 Week 1 Chap 1, 2, & 13questions with answers.
Animals kept in an animal rooms and experimental areas that undergo periodic testing to identify the
presence of any microorganisms in the animal colonies are referred to as __________ _________. ANS
-sentinel animals
The use of computer models or plants in research is an example of ________ _________. ANS -basic
research
A type of plastic used for cages that is transparent and has high impact strength and resistance to high
heat and chemicals is _______. ANS -polycarbonate
Animal rooms must have a minimum of __________ room air changes per hour. ANS -10-15
The level of certification that requires a minimum of a GED or high school diploma and at least 3 years of
experience is the __________. ANS -Laboratory Animal Technician
Animals that are known to be free of certain pathogens are referred to as ______ _______ ________.
ANS -specific pathogen free
Research directed towards specific objectives, such as development of new drugs, is referred to as
______ _______. ANS -applied research
A biomedical facility designed for housing of germ-free animals is referred to as a ________ facility.
ANS -barrier
Veterinarians who have reached the highest degree of proficiency in laboratory animal medicine are
board certified by _________________. ANS -American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
(ACLAM)
, The study of animals with completely known flora and fauna is referred to as _______. ANS -
gnotobiology
A diurnal lighting system is one that uses _____hours of light followed by _____ hour of darkness ANS -
12, 12
Name the organization that determines the criteria for certification for ALAT, LAT, and LATG ANS -
American Association of Laboratory Animal Science
Define thermoneutral zone ANS -the range of temperature where an animal does not need physical or
chemical mechanisms to control heat production or heat loss
Define microenvironment ANS -temperature, humidity, ventilation, and lighting within an individual
and primary enclosure of the animal
Which type of room should be under negative air pressure? ANS -animal ward used for quarantine of
infectious patients
Name the minimum membership of an IACUC ANS -One veterinarian trained in laboratory animal
medicine. One with no affiliation. And one public representative.
The government agency that oversees the use of animals in an educational or research institution is the
_________. ANS -USDA; United States Department of Agriculture
Any animal used in research or teaching is referred to as a ________ ________. ANS -laboratory animal
The group that provides voluntary accreditation of biomedical research facilities is _________. ANS -
Association for Assesment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
The term ____ ____ generally refers to any companion animal other than dogs and cats. ANS -exotic
pet
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