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What is the main objective of the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Animal Ethics Committees (AECs)?
What is the main objective of the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Animal Ethics Committees (AECs)?
- Approve and monitor biomedical and behavioral research involving humans and animals (correct)
- Conduct animal experiments
- Prohibit any use of animals by humans
- Trade away animal rights for human benefits
Which committee is responsible for reviewing research involving animals to ensure their welfare?
Which committee is responsible for reviewing research involving animals to ensure their welfare?
- Ethical Review Board (ERB)
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) (correct)
- Animal Rights Board (ARB)
- Independent Ethics Committee (IEC)
What is the primary focus of Animal Welfare laws and regulations in developing countries?
What is the primary focus of Animal Welfare laws and regulations in developing countries?
- Maximizing profit from animal use
- Sacrificing animal interests for human benefits
- Utilizing scientific evidence in animal care
- Ensuring humane treatment and well-being of animals (correct)
Why is it important to establish an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) for research involving animals?
Why is it important to establish an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) for research involving animals?
What does AAALAC accreditation require regarding animal care?
What does AAALAC accreditation require regarding animal care?
Which of the following best describes the approach of Animal Welfare laws towards using animals for industry, entertainment, sport, or recreation?
Which of the following best describes the approach of Animal Welfare laws towards using animals for industry, entertainment, sport, or recreation?
According to the text, what is a key difference between Animal Welfare and Animal Rights perspectives?
According to the text, what is a key difference between Animal Welfare and Animal Rights perspectives?
What role do Independent Ethics Committees (IECs) play in research involving humans?
What role do Independent Ethics Committees (IECs) play in research involving humans?
What is the primary focus of the Ethical Review Board (ERB)?
What is the primary focus of the Ethical Review Board (ERB)?
Why do Animal Rights advocates believe that animals should not be used by humans for industry or entertainment?
Why do Animal Rights advocates believe that animals should not be used by humans for industry or entertainment?
