Generally, there is no need to withhold food or water from mice before surgery because?

Lai Lee asked Jul 14, 2023

91,025 views

7 votes

Lai Lee asked Jul 14, 2023

2.7k points

Your comment on this question:

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Email me at this address if my answer is selected or commented on:Email me if my answer is selected or commented on

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

13 votes

Answer: Rats are physiologically unable to vomit.

Step-by-step explanation:

They have no risk for respiratory aspiration of vomitus under anesthesia.

Gerasimos R answered Jul 21, 2023

2.8k points

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

1.6m questions

2.0m answers