Chapter One Quiz

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Chapter One Quiz
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1. Question

When are model species used in biomedical research?

a. When, despite differences, the two species strongly resemble each other in a particular way that is the object of the study.
b. When there are no other options.
c. When the study director wants to
d. When the two species are so similar that there should be no discernible difference in the results obtained from the research.

2. Question

What percentage of animals used in research is comprised of non-human primates?

a. 3%
b. <1%
c. 10%
d. 90%

3. Question

Why was living nerve tissue required for the development of the Polio vaccine?

a. It was the fastest way to see results so that the vaccine could reach patients right away
b. There was a possibility of transmission from animals to humans.
c. No human or tissue culture alternative existed.
d. Results seen in vitro had to be replicated in vivo for approval.

4. Question

What is the common stance that guides IACUC review of proposed research?

a. The best research uses the fewest animals possible.
b. We must alleviate pain at all times, even if it will impact the proposed research
c. To get the best data we must use the species with most similarities to humans.
d. Minimize animal suffering while maximizing the benefit of the research conducted

5. Question

In what year was the Animal Welfare Act first established?

a. 1964
b. 1985
c. 1966
d. 1879

6. Question

In what year were IACUCs first made a requirement in the Animal Welfare Act?

a. 1964
b. 1985
c. 1966
d. 1879

7. Question

What two areas of the US government are involved with regulating animal use in research?

a. USDA and PHS
b. PHS and CDC
c. USDA and CDC
d. USDA and AWA

8. Question

Which of the following is part of the framework for governing the use of vertebrate animals in research funded through the National Institutes of Health?

a. Animal Welfare Regulations
b. PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
c. ARENA IACUC Guidebook
d. Office for Protection from Research Risks

9. Question

What does the IACUC’s non-affiliated member represent?

a. An activist position on the use of animals in research
b. The general interests of the community in the proper care and treatment of animals
c. A balance to the science-heavy committee composition
d. Their own perspective on the benefit to the human population of the proposed research.

10. Question

From the list below, who could take on the role of non-affiliated IACUC member?

a. Retired priest
b. Grade school teacher
c. Member of the human resources department
d. A and B

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