ALAT MOCK EXAM LATEST 2023 -2024 REAL
EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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What describes a harem mating system? - ANSWER- One male is housed with two or more females and the group is kept together after mating
For which animals is fiber considered a "true nutrient"? - ANSWER- Ruminants
What is the most common plastic used for rodent caging? - ANSWER- Polysulfone
What is the optimum pH for water in a fish tank? - ANSWER- 6-8
Normal body temperature for a dog, 102.5 degrees F, is what temperature Celsius?
- ANSWER- 39.2
The anti-inflammatory drugs cortisone, prednisone, and dexamethasone are
examples of: - ANSWER- Steriods
The recommended temperature range for rabbits in degrees Celsius is __? -
ANSWER- 16-22
What does the term precocial mean? - ANSWER- Born fully furred with eyes open
What is a breed of domestic swine? - ANSWER- Duroc
What are infectious agents that are smaller than bacteria and not made up of a whole cell called? - ANSWER- Viruses
What is the scientific name for the ferret? - ANSWER- Mustela putorius furo
The most acceptable euthanasia for mouse pup is the following? - ANSWER- Decapitation with IACUC approval
Institutions require health exams usually: - ANSWER- Before an offer of
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What husbandry task must be performed for a rabbit on a regular basis? - ANSWER- Nail clipping
What is the term described in the 3R's for designing a study so that stress or paint to an animal is minimized? - ANSWER- Refinement
What is the general term for microorganisms that cause disease? - ANSWER- Pathogens
Mucous plugs may remain in a female rodent's vagina for up to how long after mating? - ANSWER- 24 hours
Which is an inbred strain of rats? - ANSWER- Lewis
What is a breeding season sex indicator in a bird? - ANSWER- A featherless brood patch
What does ectothermic mean? - ANSWER- Cold blooded
What class of medications is used to render an animal unconscious to eliminate the sensation of feeling and pain? - ANSWER- General anesthetics
Why are gerbil cages NOT changed as often as mouse cages? - ANSWER- Because they excrete little urine and dry feces
A 100g adult rat will generally consume ___ g of food and about ___ ml of water -
ANSWER- 5, 10
How often should sheep and goats have their hooves trimmed? - ANSWER- Every three months
What is true about hamster sleep/wake behavior? - ANSWER- Hamsters sleep very soundly during the day and do not awaken easily
What best describes the experimental design of a study? - ANSWER- A plan that describes the methods used to answer the research question of hypothesis
A NHP in pain or distress will NOT display this sign - ANSWER- Grooming a cage mate 2 / 3
What nondurable plastic is commonly used to make single use caging such as shipping containers or caging for studies involving radioactive materials? - ANSWER- Polystyrene
What is the weight range of an adult female guinea pig? - ANSWER- 700-850
Foamers aerate which two ingredients into a sanitizing foam? - ANSWER- Water and disinfectant
One kilogram equals how many grams? - ANSWER- 1000 grams
What is unusual about gerbil mating? - ANSWER- They may only mate with the same animal throughout life.
What is a health problem occurring in cats that should be checked when cleaning the litter pan? - ANSWER- Hematuria
Puberty for pigs is: - ANSWER- Males 5-8 months and Females 6-8 months
Which item is a necessary component of all bird diets? - ANSWER- Grit
Where should the contact list be posted? - ANSWER- In common areas that have heavy traffic
Who administers the Animal Welfare Regulations? - ANSWER- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture
If an animal is exposed to a pathogen while in transit to a research facility, typically, how long is it before the animal will test positive for the pathogen? - ANSWER- 2 to 3 weeks
What is the involuntary bristling of fur or feather called? - ANSWER- Piloerection
Cattle have a wide field of vision, but still have a blind spot: - ANSWER- Directly behind them
The scientific name for the axolotl - ANSWER- Ambystoma mexicanum
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