handling + restraint of animals Flashcards
any vertebrate animal produced for or used in research, testing or education
laboratory animals
most commonly used laboratory animal
mouse
reasons why mouse is the most genetically and biologically characterized mammal in the world
- over 95% similar to genetic composition of humans
- same anatomic and physiological processes as humans
- safer to use compared to other animals
considered to be the best model of inherited human diseases due to their 95% similarity with human genome
albino mice
scientific name of albino mice
Mus musculus albinus
also one of the most commonly used lab animals; has harder genetic manipulation compared to albino mice
rats
scientific name of rats
Rattus norvegicus
areas where rats are widely used
- physiology
- toxicology
- cancer research
scientific name of rabbits
Oryctolagus cuniculus
commonly used in eye irritant testing due to their 1) less tears flow and 2) lack of pigment in the eye (red eye) = easier to visualize results
rabbits (esp. albino rabbits)
animals that is also used in production of polyclonal antibodies
rabbits
commonly used in neurological researches
cats
scientific name of cats
- Felis catus
- Felis silvestris catus
widely used in terms of biomedical research testing and education especially the spp. beagles because they are gentle and easy to handle
dogs
scientific name of dogs
Canis lupus familiaris
dogs are used as models for human diseases such as in
- cardiology
- endocrinology
- bone and joint studies
proper care, use and humane treatment of laboratory animals
animal use
actions taken to ensure that laboratory animals are treated according to ethical and scientific standards
humane care
manual or mechanical means to limit some or all of an animal’s movement
physical restraint
TRUE OR FALSE
there are only 2 types of human cancer that also occurs on animals
false
there are 3 types of human cancer that also occurs on animals
TRUE OR FALSE
animal research is one of the central pillar of drug development – it is vital to build scientific knowledge and clinical trials
true
what are the 3R for care and use of animals that were introduced by the animal committee and drug developers?
- replace
- reduce
- refine
any activity which entails manipulation of animals for various purposes
scientific procedures
interfering with the normal physiological, behavioral or anatomical integrity of the animal
animal manipulation
3 biosafety practices in animal handling
- safety to the staff/handler
- decontamination
- safe waste disposal
it is the removal or marked reduction in the number of activities of microorganisms
decontamination