Chapter 3: Ethics In Animal Research

Question 1

True or False

The principle of refinement refers to using fewer animals in a study

Answer 1

False

Using fewer animals animals in a study is reduction

Question 2

True or False
A whistleblower policy is an institutional policy that is put in place to protect anyone who voices a concern about the way an animal is being treated

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True or False
The study of ethics does nothing to help those who work with laboratory animals to understand how to be responsible stewards of the animals used in research

Answer 3

False

Helps everyone to understand how to be responsible stewards of animals used in research

Question 4

List 4 core values discussed in the chapter for the ethics, treatment of laboratory animals

Answer 4

1- the use of animals should be scientifically relevant
2- animals should be maintained in a way that provides them with as much as physical and psychological wellbeing so as possible
3- animals should not be subjected to unnecessary pain and distress
4- if an animal’s pain cannot be relieved, the animal should be humanely euthanized in order to end its suffering

Question 5

Define replacement

Answer 5

Replacing live animals with nonanimal alternatives, such as computer models, or by using lower sentient species

Question 6

Define refinement

Answer 6

Refining procedures to minimize or eliminate animal pain and distress, such as providing analgesia

Question 7

Defining reduction

Answer 7

Reducing the number of animals used while providing valid data

Question 8

Give 2 reasons why ethics is important when using animals

Answer 8

1- everyone makes decisions regarding the animal’s wellbeing and use and need to evaluate ethical questions if they arise
2- helps you formulate opinions and personal reasons for supporting animal research. Helps you become more articulate in explaining the importance of your work

Question 9

What is the difference between compliance and ethics?

Answer 9

Compliance: knowing and following the rules
Ethics: an approach to judging and discussing the consequences and effects of human actions on the animals, on other humans and society

Question 10

Why should technicians study ethics?

Answer 10

To understand how you can be a more responsible stewards of animals used in research that are in your care

Question 11

According to the Guide, what does “humane care” mean?

Answer 11

Actions taken to assure that laboratory animals are treated according to high ethical and scientific standards

Question 12

What is a humane endpoint?

Answer 12

The point at which pain or distress in an experimental animal is prevented, terminated, or relieved