Mouse Review

Mice belong to the __________ family.

• canidae

• Muridae

• Hylidae

while mice have been used for research, they have been targets for __________ because they carry disease

• pets

• fan clubs

• extermination

Which of these mice is free from known bacterial, viral and parasitic mouse pathogens?

• Axenic

• Conventional

• Gnotobiotic

• SPF

Mouse eyes can be blue. TRUE or FALSE?

• True

• False

Regardless of cage types, all mouse housing needs a lid. TRUE or FALSE?

• False

• True

Which is the animal most commonly used for laboratory research?

• Cats

• Dogs

• Hamsters

• Mice

Which of these mice is free from all microbial organisms?

• Axenic

• Conventional

• Gnotobiotic

• SPF

How many varieties of pet or fancy mice exist?

• 50

• 10

• 25

• 100

1. How are male and female mice identified?

• color of eyes

• length of tail

• distance between anus and papilla

The first sign of Salmonellosis may be sudden death. TRUE or FALSE?

• True

• False