WorksheetsAnimals in Research
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Animal welfare organisations are MOST likely against:
eating meat
treating animals cruelly
using animals for experiments
using animals for human purposes
Which group is MOST likely to support the use of animals for research or food as long as the animals are treated humanely?
World Wildlife Fund
Animal Welfare Ethical Review Body
PETA
Vegetarians
Animal Welfare means that:
animals are the same as humans
animals should be all be treated equally
animals should be treated humanely
animals have the exact same rights as humans
Research on non-human models with a specific purpose involving humans
Transitional
Basic Research
Clinical Research
All of the above
Research with no specific goal or focus
Applied Research
Basic Research
Clinical Research
All of the above
focuses on human and/or veterinary medical (patient) related issues
Applied Research
Basic Research
Clinical Research
All of the above
Environmental enrichment is an example of
Reduction
Refinement
Replacement
All of these
Using non-animal alternatives when possible and practical
Reduction
Refinement
Replacement
All of these
90% of animals used in research are
Dogs
Pigs
Rodents
Primates
This organization is the federal agency responsible for ensuring animal welfare in research.
AWA
FDA
PHS
USDA
Research institutions at Universities are subject to approval by this committee.
AWA
PHS
APHIS
IACUC
A federal law that assures proper use of some animals in research.
AWA
APHIS
IACUC
PHS
Which species would benefit least by social enrichment?
Rats
Hamsters
Guinea Pigs
Primates
Lab animal facilities require a specialized environment that must meet specific conditions. Click all that apply.
Light
Temperature
Space
Enrichment
Which organization establishes standards and licensure of laboratory animal personnel
APHIS
AALAS
IACUC
AWA
