1- Ethics

Question 1

What is the dilemma when using animals that are more similar to humans?

Answer 1

They will be more insightful, but use has greater ethical issues

Question 2

2 ethical positions with animal research

Answer 2

Minimalist position
Abolitionist position

Question 3

Minimalist position

Answer 3

Animal research is accepted under certain conditions- depends on value of research, distress to animal, and animal in use

Question 4

Abolitionist position

Answer 4

There is no acceptable form of animal research as animals have the same rights as humans

Question 5

3 considerations of animal welfare with animal research

Answer 5

Use animals only in worthwhile research
Minimise animal pain and distress
Think about alternatives

Question 6

3 R’s in ethics of animal research

Answer 6

Reducing
Refining
Replacing

Question 7

Reducing

Answer 7

Reduce number of animals

Question 8

Refining

Answer 8

Refine to minimise pain and suffering

Question 9

Replacing

Answer 9

Replace animal experiments