Laboratory Animal Technician Certification; Questions with Complete Solutions
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Laboratory Animal Technician Certification; Questions
with Complete Solutions
Abduction Correct answer-The movement of a bone away from the mid-line of the body
or
away from the axis of an extremity.
Abomasum Correct answer-The fourth stomach compartment of a ruminant animal; the
only comp...
Laboratory Animal Technician Certification; Questions
with Complete Solutions
Abduction Correct answer-The movement of a bone away from the mid-line of the body
or
away from the axis of an extremity.
Abomasum Correct answer-The fourth stomach compartment of a ruminant animal; the
only compartment that secretes digestive enzymes and is thus a true stomach.
Abscess Correct answer-A localized collection of pus accompanied by swelling in any part
of the body.
Accessory Sex Gland Correct answer-A gland associated with the urogenital tract;for
example, the prostate and seminal vesicles in males which provide the fluid needed for sperm
transport during ejaculation
Acclimation period Correct answer-The time given to a newly arrived animal to become
accuslomed to its new surroundings before the research for which it is intended begins.
Acetylcholine Correct answer-A naturally occurring substance in the body t hat is
involved i n the transmission of nerve impulses.
Acid Correct answer-Chemical or solution with a pH below 7.Chemicals that have a very
low pH can cause chemical burns to the skin and should be handled cautiously.
, Laboratory Animal Technician Certification; Questions
with Complete Solutions
Acquired immunity Correct answer-Immunity acquired through exposure to an
antigen,which results in the activation of immune cells and the formation of antibodies to this
antigen. Also called active immunity.
Activity cage Correct answer-A specialized animal unit or cage that allows an animal to
exercise freely while its activity is being recorded or measured
Acute disease Correct answer-A disease having rapid onset and short duration.
Acute toxicity test Correct answer-A test in which the test animal receives a single dose
of a test substance.
Adduction Correct answer-The movement of a bone toward the midline of the body or
toward the axis of an extremity
Ad libitum Correct answer-Making feed or water availble to the animal at all times
Adipose tissue Correct answer-tissue made up of cells that store fatty substances,such as
lipids and fatty acids. Used as a source of energy for the body. Also called fatty tissue
Adjuvant Correct answer-A substance that enhances the potency of another substance.
In immunology. it is a substance that enhances the immune response to antigens
, Laboratory Animal Technician Certification; Questions
with Complete Solutions
Adrenaline Correct answer-A hormone that is secreted by the adrenal medulla into the
blood stream in response to physical or mental stress. such as that caused by fear or injury.
Adrenaline causes a rapid increase in blood pressure. metabolic rate, and blood glucose
concentration. Also called epinephrine.
Adrenergic Correct answer-A drug, or other subtance that has effects similar to
epinephrine.
Adventitious Correct answer-Accidental or acquired; not natural or hereditary
Aerosol Correct answer-A suspension, fine mist. or spray which contains minute particles.
Examples of common aerosolized particles include pollen. medications (as in inhalation
therapy)or pathogens
Agar Correct answer-A polymer made up of subunits of the sugar galactose that becomes
gelatinous when dissolved in hot water and cooled. Used as medium for culturing
microorganisms
Agonist Correct answer-A drug capable of stimulating physiologic activity
Agouti Correct answer-An animal color pattern in which the hairs are dark brown with
yellow bands close to the tips.giving the animal a light brown appearance.
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