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ALAT Ch.11 Flashcard
BU ASC ARS Study Sessions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. How does a Class A dealer obtain their animals? | 1. They breed the animals at their facility. |
| 2. What does the animal's microbiological status refer to? | 2. The types of microorganisms that the animal is carrying. |
| 3. An animal that carries no detectable microorganisms is known as ___________. | 3. germfree or axenic |
| 4. Dogs purchased from Class B dealers are typically considered what category of animal? | 4. Random source |
| 5. What procedures are performed during a quarantine period? | 5. Test for health status, vaccination, treatment for obvious diseases |
| 6. True or false: Specific pathogen-free animals have no detectable microorganisms | 6. False. They are known to be free from specified pathogens but not all pathogens. |
| 7. The period after new animals arrive in which they are kept separate from the other animals in the facility is called the __________ period. | 7. quarantine |
| 8. This period allows newly arrived animals to recover from the stress of transport and get used to a new environment. | 8. Acclimation |
| 9. What is the purpose of a conditioning period? | 9. Dealing with health issues of newly arrived animals |
| 10. What is the difference between gnotobiotic and germfree animals? | 10. Gnotobiotic animals have a defined flora; germfree animals have no detectable microorganisms. |