BIOMED TEST #2 ANIMALS IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH

The Animal Welfare Act states that the use of animals must be reviewed and approved by which organization?

IACUC

Which agency is in charge of enforcing laws that regulate the use of animals in a research testing facility?

USDA

what organization conducts unannounced inspections of animal facilities?

USDA

Which agency requires accreditation of animal research facilities?

AAALAC

The Animal Welfare Act passed in 1966 governed what?

use of animals in researching, teaching, and testing

What percentage of animals used in biomedical research are rodents?

90-95%

What is the law called that requires the humane and responsible treatment of animals that are used in biomedical research?

AEA

Which organization applies to public and private research facilities?

AWA

Which is the least often used animal?

Cats & Dogs (<1%)

Which medical development used to treat children battling leukemia was made possible by animal research?

Chemotherapy

Which agency requires all prescription and over-the-counter drugs to be tested on animals before being tested on humans?

FDA

The AWA states that the use of animals must be reviewed and approved by which organization?

IACUC

Which agency approves the use of animals in research?

IACUC

What animal is most often used in medical research that has a short life span, breeds easily, and is biologically similar to humans?

Mice

What research method is the best known surrogate for human in a laboratory?

Non-human models

Which animal rights group stages controversial public demonstrations with activists dressed in attention-getting suits?

PETA

Which animals are not protected under the Animal Welfare Act?

Rats, Mice and Birds

What are the three Rs that should be used when animals are being used as models during experiments?

Refine, Reduce, and Replace

Which disease was eradicated in the US due to animal research and is no longer required to have its vaccine to enter public school?

Small Pox

A major university is using animals to study multiplesclerosis. What agency must make an annual unannounced inspection of this biomedical research lab?

USDA

Which agency enforces the AWA?

USDA

when might an animal not receive pain medication during an experiment?

When pain killers will interfere with results

A major disadvantage of epidemiological studies is that: a) toxic effects may not be detectable until considerable human exposure has taken place b) reliable data can be difficult to sufficiently generate c) they identify patterns in diseases that may be traced to causative factors d) ethical considerations may limit their usefulness

a

Which of the following statements best describes the usefulness of animals in biomedical research? a)they have similar biological structures making them similar to humans in their reactions and responses b)they provide a less complex system than in vitro studies c)they allow scientists to study a single effect of a substance in isolation d)when using animals in research, there are limited ethical concerns

a

Animals are used in biomedical research because: a) animals have longer life spans than humans b) because of their similarities to humans and they are the best surrogate c) experiments do not need to be controlled d) testing unknown substances on humans is ethical

b

The discrimination and human intolerance of animals is known as: a)bias b)speciesism c)speciesism d)precision

b

Which is an example of reduction in animal research? a) lessening the number of times the animals are fed each day b) using a sheep instead of 100 mice c) performing an MRI on the brain instead of surgery d) making sure the animals get 3 hours of socialization instead of 6

b

Which products do the FDA require to be tested on lab animals before being tested on humans? a) vitamins b) medications c) cosmetics d) foods

b

Why are animals used in biomedical research?

best surrogates for humans since they've got similar structures

An Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee is required for all research facilities by the Animal Welfare Act, and is responsible for: a)buying all the animals that are used for research by that facility b)administering the sedatives the research animals c)reviewing and approving the experiments involving the use of animals d)determining how many animals the facility may use for the research

c

Animal research is only valid if the animals are: a) native to the US b) captured from the wild c) healthy and not stressed out d) over 6 months old

c

If a researcher feels that an animal might experience some pain during a procedure, the researcher: a) accepts that it may be necessary for the animal to feel as much pain as possible for accurate results b) doesn't consider this when devising the experiment c) makes every effort to ensure the animal doesn't feel discomfort d) will not perform the procedure

c

Which is an example of reduction in animal research: a) reducing pain and suffering b) using non-invasive techniques c) using in-vitro tests d) improving animal housing facilities

c

Which is the main goal for animal research guidelines? a) protect animal care techs b) protect the environment c) making sure that animals are not distressed and their pain is minimized d) find a cure for diseases

c

Which type of research involves studies that cannot respond to other functions within a living organism or whole body system? a) basic b) clinical c) in-vitro d) Phase 1

c

Every effort is made to ensure the animals are pain free during the research process unless: a)there is no pain medication available b)the researcher thinks that the animals will not feel pain c)the researcher does not believe in using pain medicine for the animals d)the results might be interfered with if pain medicine is used

d

The main difference between animal welfare and animal rights is that the individuals who are for animal rights believe: a) that humans should keep using animals for research before testing on humans b) that humans do not have rights c) that animals do not have rights d) that humans shouldn't interfere with the lives of animals

d

The organization, the American Association for Accreditation of Lab Animal Care: a)accredits the animal rights activists b)has higher standards for animal care in labs than the federal regulations require c)doesn't enforce accreditation d)requires that all research facilities become accredited

d

The tactics of the Animal Liberation Front has been described by the FBI as: a)non-animal activism b)supporting animal research c)insignificant for an activist d)domestic terrorism

d

Scientists will have the opportunity to analyze their research over longer periods of time if animals have a longer:

life span

Animal researching is only valid if the animals are?

not stressed out and is healthy