ALAT 01 Field of Laboratory Animal Science Exam Questions and Answers
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Laboratory Animal Technician
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Laboratory Animal Technician
Laboratory animal science - Answer-refers to the scientific and technical information and techniques that apply to a career focused on the care of laboratory animals. Care includes the husbandry, nutrition, behavior, health, production, and management of the animals.
Laboratory animal medicine -...
ALAT 01 Field of Laboratory Animal
Science Exam Questions and Answers
Laboratory animal science - Answer-refers to the scientific and technical information
and techniques that apply to a career focused on the care of laboratory animals. Care
includes the husbandry, nutrition, behavior, health, production, and management of the
animals.
Laboratory animal medicine - Answer-focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and
prevention of diseases in laboratory animals.
what was the first guidelines for animal care? - Answer-Animal Care Panel (ACP)
-led by Dr. Nathan Brewer in 1950.
What did the ACP become? - Answer-American Association for Laboratory Animal
Science (AALAS), a national organization dedicated to the humane care and treatment
of laboratory animals. In 1967.
What does AALAS believe? - Answer-animals in research is a privilege. Therefore, the
animals must be treated respectfully, carefully and responsibly.
-Animal facility staff members who adhere to these principles realize they must promote
animal health and welfare while serving the needs of the research community.
The Animal Care Panel changed its name in 1967 to what? - Answer-American
Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Who led the group of veterinarians that met in Chicago and formed the Animal Care
Panel in 1950? - Answer-Dr. Nathan Brewer
What group was established in 1950 to ensure welfare of laboratory animals and
provide for their needs? - Answer-Animal Care Panel
What are two groups that oppose animal research? - Answer-People for Ethical
Treatment of Animals (PETA) and Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty USA (SHACUSA).
What are some increasing used ways for alternatives to animal use in research? -
Answer--computer models and cell culture techniques can be used in some
experiments.
-Better statistical methods are also making it possible to use fewer animals to obtain
significant experimental results.
Why are animals used to study human diseases? - Answer-The physiological processes
in animal models can be very similar to humans.
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