Animal Health and Biology Flashcards
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Which condition is characterized by overgrown incisors in rodents?
Answer: Malocclusion
Malocclusion occurs when the continuously growing incisors become misaligned, preventing normal wear and leading to overgrowth that can cause inability to eat.
What is the normal body temperature range for a rabbit?
Answer: 38.5-40.0 C (101.3-104.0 F)
The normal body temperature for rabbits is 38.5-40.0 C. Rabbits are particularly susceptible to heat stress because they cannot pant or sweat effectively.
Which zoonotic disease can be transmitted from nonhuman primates through aerosolized respiratory secretions?
Answer: Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis)
Tuberculosis can be transmitted between nonhuman primates and humans via aerosolized respiratory secretions, making TB screening critical in NHP colony health management.
What does polydipsia indicate when observed in a laboratory animal?
Answer: Excessive thirst and water consumption
Polydipsia refers to excessive thirst and water consumption, which can indicate diabetes, kidney disease, or other metabolic disorders.
Which species is an obligate nose breather, making nasal obstruction a medical emergency?
Answer: Rabbit
Rabbits are obligate nose breathers due to their elongated soft palate. Nasal obstruction constitutes a medical emergency requiring immediate veterinary attention.
What is the significance of red-brown staining around the eyes and nose of a rat?
Answer: Porphyrin secretion indicating stress or illness
Red-brown staining (chromodacryorrhea) results from porphyrin pigments secreted by the Harderian gland. Increased secretion indicates stress, illness, pain, or poor environmental conditions.