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What is the main purpose of the 3Rs principles mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of the 3Rs principles mentioned in the text?
- To substitute non-animal methods with animals in experiments
- To increase pain and distress experienced by animals in experiments
- To maximize the number of animals used in experiments
- To minimize the number of animals used in experiments (correct)
Who were the scientists involved in the project that led to the publication of 'Principles of Humane Experimental Techniques'?
Who were the scientists involved in the project that led to the publication of 'Principles of Humane Experimental Techniques'?
- Charles Hume and R.L. Burch
- W.M.S. Russel and Dr. Abeer Mahmoud Badr
- Dr. Abeer Mahmoud Badr and Charles Hume
- Microbiologist R.L. Burch and Zoologist W.M.S. Russel (correct)
What is considered a prerequisite for successful animal experiments?
What is considered a prerequisite for successful animal experiments?
- Maximizing the pain and distress of animals
- Using as many animals as possible
- Treating animals humanely (correct)
- Ignores the humane treatment of animals
Which of the following does NOT represent one of the 3Rs principles mentioned?
Which of the following does NOT represent one of the 3Rs principles mentioned?
When did the proposal for humane experimental techniques first surface?
When did the proposal for humane experimental techniques first surface?
What does the term '3Rs' refer to in the context of animal experiments?
What does the term '3Rs' refer to in the context of animal experiments?
What is considered a method of 'full replacement' in animal experiments according to the text?
What is considered a method of 'full replacement' in animal experiments according to the text?
What is a major disadvantage mentioned in the text regarding in vitro systems as replacements in animal experiments?
What is a major disadvantage mentioned in the text regarding in vitro systems as replacements in animal experiments?
What is the difference between 'Duplication' and 'Replication' in animal experiments as per the text?
What is the difference between 'Duplication' and 'Replication' in animal experiments as per the text?
What does 'Reduction and Species Selection' focus on in animal experiments according to the text?
What does 'Reduction and Species Selection' focus on in animal experiments according to the text?
Why is 'Experimental Design' highlighted as good scientific practice in animal experiments as per the text?
Why is 'Experimental Design' highlighted as good scientific practice in animal experiments as per the text?
Which organization awarded the Russell and Burch Award in 1990?
Which organization awarded the Russell and Burch Award in 1990?
'Liver on a chip' is an example of a method used for what purpose in animal experiments?
'Liver on a chip' is an example of a method used for what purpose in animal experiments?
