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Orientation to Research Using Animals

Summary and Practice Test

  1. There are three basic categories of alternatives in animal care and use: replacement, refinement, and reduction. True/False
  2. The least effective response to seeking alternatives is "replacement." True/False
  3. Euthanasia is not a concern in the search for alternatives. True/False
  4. "Reduction" means using smaller animals. True/False
  5. Statistical validity is the final standard for issues of "reduction." True/False
  6. "Replacement" of living with non-living research models is a goal in field biology. True/False
  7. Good animal husbandry incorporates a strong "refinement" component. True/False
  8. Analgesics and anesthetics reduce pain and suffering and, therefore, are related to the "reduction" category of alternatives. True/False
  9. Search systems for seeking alternatives must avoid personal contacts and other such subjective means of acquiring information. True/False
  10. Computer models of some systems are sufficient in certain areas of research. True/False

If you answered "Yes" to questions 1, 5, 7, 10 and "No" to questions 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 9, you are ready to take the final examination in this area

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