ethics of animal studies Flashcards
Where does most of the evidence for how vision works come from
Animals
What are model organisms
Species used to study a specific area of science - they often have attributes such as fast reproduction rate that makes them suited for research
Why are monkeys used in vision science
Because of the similarity of their brain to humans
What do genetics use for their research
Fruit flies because of their large chromosomes
Why does the law prevent certain experiments being performed on humans
Humans have certain fundamental rights
What does animal welfare permit
Permits the use of animals in experiments as long as measures are taken to reduce animal suffering
When are studies on vertebrates permitted
If there are no non-animal alternatives available
What does utilitarianism states about animal use
Animals should be used if it increases overall happiness in the world
What is a limited use of utilitarianism
In answering general questions like how many mouse lives are worth one human life
