HPAF Lab Animal Science

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Across
  1. 2. Piece of equipment that sterilizes instruments using super heated steam and pressure
  2. 4. Light color that has the least effect on animal's physiology if they are exposed to it in the dark period
  3. 5. Microorganisms that cause diseases
  4. 7. Bacteria that has formed a tough outer coat for protection against harsh environmental conditions
  5. 8. Newest HPAF staff in December 2022
  6. 11. The number of compartments in the ruminant stomach
  7. 12. Environment within an animal's cage
  8. 14. Animals that chew the cud
  9. 15. This vitamin cannot be synthesized by NHPs and guinea pigs
  10. 17. Another name for hair loss
  11. 18. Drugs that relieve pain
  12. 20. Reviews all animal use protocols at institutions before studies using animals can begin
  13. 21. The clinical term for insufficient oxygen
  14. 22. Federal mandate that covers all vertebrates used or intended for use in research
  15. 23. Molecules that join together to form proteins
  16. 25. Equipment that burns materials such as animal tissues, carcasses and trash
Down
  1. 1. Document written by the PI and approved the IACUC that describes and justifies the use of animals for projects
  2. 3. Mating of only unrelated animals
  3. 6. Nesting materials, toys, treats in an animal's cage
  4. 8. Non-living materials or items that transmit infectious diseases
  5. 9. Latin term used to describe when an animal has feed available at all times
  6. 10. Total number of staff at HPAF as at December 2022
  7. 13. What type of caging is the term "jump box" used to describe?
  8. 16. A unique feature of hamster, which makes it a popular model for research
  9. 19. Scientific name of the common mouse
  10. 24. Bony plate that covers the gills of fish