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What is an important consideration when providing an enriched environment for animals?
What is an important consideration when providing an enriched environment for animals?
- Opportunities for exercise and resting only
- Opportunities for sleeping only
- Social housing only
- Enrichment appropriate for the species and science (correct)
Why is it important to recognize different strains within a species?
Why is it important to recognize different strains within a species?
- To understand potential differences that can impact welfare and science (correct)
- To prevent social conflicts
- To affect welfare positively
- To avoid enrichment opportunities
What is a key point about alterations to an animal's genome?
What is a key point about alterations to an animal's genome?
- They have no effect on the phenotype
- They can affect the phenotype in unexpected ways (correct)
- They are not important for monitoring animal health
- They always result in visible changes
Why is it necessary to maintain accurate records of animals in the facility?
Why is it necessary to maintain accurate records of animals in the facility?
Under ASPA Animals Act, which organisms are considered 'protected'?
Under ASPA Animals Act, which organisms are considered 'protected'?
Why is understanding the dietary requirements of animal species important?
Why is understanding the dietary requirements of animal species important?
What is a key consideration when transporting fish?
What is a key consideration when transporting fish?
Why is it necessary to obtain zebrafish from licensed breeders or suppliers?
Why is it necessary to obtain zebrafish from licensed breeders or suppliers?
Why is breeding fish on-site considered a good source for laboratory fish?
Why is breeding fish on-site considered a good source for laboratory fish?
What health hazards can be associated with contact with laboratory animals?
What health hazards can be associated with contact with laboratory animals?
Why is it important to monitor genetically altered animals carefully in scientific research?
Why is it important to monitor genetically altered animals carefully in scientific research?
What are potential risks associated with long-distance transportation of fish?
What are potential risks associated with long-distance transportation of fish?
What is the function of the swim-bladder in fish?
What is the function of the swim-bladder in fish?
Which type of fish lack a stomach chamber?
Which type of fish lack a stomach chamber?
What is the purpose of the mucus layer on fish skin?
What is the purpose of the mucus layer on fish skin?
Which organ in fish is responsible for excretory and immune functions?
Which organ in fish is responsible for excretory and immune functions?
What are the consequences of skin breaches in fish?
What are the consequences of skin breaches in fish?
What is the main function of fish gills?
What is the main function of fish gills?
Why is structural enrichment important for fish?
Why is structural enrichment important for fish?
What is the suitable photoperiod for many fish species?
What is the suitable photoperiod for many fish species?
Why is a decrease in photoperiod important for winter spawners like burbot?
Why is a decrease in photoperiod important for winter spawners like burbot?
What is the recommended intensity of light for zebrafish?
What is the recommended intensity of light for zebrafish?
Why should albino fish be kept under subdued lighting?
Why should albino fish be kept under subdued lighting?
What does environmental enrichment provide for fish?
What does environmental enrichment provide for fish?
What details should be included in the label for cages, pens, and other enclosures according to ASPA?
What details should be included in the label for cages, pens, and other enclosures according to ASPA?
Which of the following is considered a non-regulated procedure by ASPA when identifying animals?
Which of the following is considered a non-regulated procedure by ASPA when identifying animals?
What is a negative aspect of using external tags for marking fish?
What is a negative aspect of using external tags for marking fish?
Which method of marking fish involves using needle-less dye markers according to the text?
Which method of marking fish involves using needle-less dye markers according to the text?
What is a positive aspect of using internal PIT tags for marking fish?
What is a positive aspect of using internal PIT tags for marking fish?
According to ASPA, what type of animal marking procedure is not considered regulated?
According to ASPA, what type of animal marking procedure is not considered regulated?
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