10 Questions
What is the purpose of Institutional Review Boards (IRB) and Animal Ethics Committees (AEC)?
To approve and monitor biomedical and behavioral research involving humans and animals
What is the main objective of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)?
To approve and monitor research involving animals
What is the core difference between Animal Rights and Animal Welfare?
Belief that animals have rights vs. belief that animals deserve humane treatment
What is the underlying principle behind Animal Welfare regulations?
Accepting that animals have interests but they can be traded away for human benefits
Which committee allows the use of animals as long as 'humane' guidelines are followed?
Animal Ethics Committee (AEC)
What do Animal Rights advocates believe regarding the use of animals by humans?
Animals have rights that should not be traded away for human benefits
Which ethical committee focuses on ensuring 'humane' guidelines in animal research?
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
What does the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) seek to achieve?
Utilizing scientific evidence to base animal care guidelines
'Animal Welfare' principles allow for ________.
'humane' treatment without any compromises for human benefits
What is the primary role of Independent Ethics Committee (IEC) and Research Ethics Board (REB)?
To review biomedical and behavioral research involving humans
Test your knowledge on the requirements for AAALAC accreditation which includes aspects like IACUC Committee, Animal Facility, Biosafety Committee, and Training.
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