ALAT chapter 1(The Field of Laboratory Animal Science)
Questions with Complete Solutions
What type of scientific and technical knowledge related to the care of lab animals does LAS
involve? Correct answer-husbandry, nutrition, behavior, health, production, and
management
What does veterinary specialty focus on in laboratory animal medicine? Correct answer-
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in laboratory animals
How has research with laboratory animals advanced medical care? Correct answer-Has
allowed better understanding of body functions, developing treatments and creating vaccines as
well as medical technologies
What are some examples of advancements made in medical care due to research on laboratory
animals? Correct answer-vaccines against polio, measles, chickenpox, antibiotics and
anti-inflammatory drugs, insulin pumps, cochlear implants
When did the field of laboratory animal science get organized? Correct answer-late
1940's
What is and when was the Animal care panel (ACP) established? Correct answer-
emphasizes moral obligation to ensure animal welfare in research; established in 1950 in
Chicago
What did the ACP evolve into in 1967? Correct answer-American Association for
Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS);
, ALAT chapter 1(The Field of Laboratory Animal Science)
Questions with Complete Solutions
What does the AALAS do? Correct answer-Serves as the principle means of
communication between individuals and organizations within the field of laboratory animal
science.
Provides education, training and certification for veterinarians, technicians, managers and
suppliers.
Provides guidelines for facilities use.
dedicated to humane care and treatment of laboratory animals
What makes the similarity of pig hearts and human hearts valuable? Correct answer-
helps study heart structure, function and diseases
Example of animal that is studied for brain and nervous system development Correct
answer-zebrafish
Example of animal that is studied for aging Correct answer-monkeys
What is entailed when working with live animals? Correct answer-responsibility for caring
of animals, supporting quality research, and complying with regulatory requirements
How do some organizations like PETA and HSUS oppose animal research? Correct answer-
use various methods to publicize opinions, distributing pamphlets and leading protest
demonstrations; some extreme measure like vandalism, arson, and threats of violence
Questions with Complete Solutions
What type of scientific and technical knowledge related to the care of lab animals does LAS
involve? Correct answer-husbandry, nutrition, behavior, health, production, and
management
What does veterinary specialty focus on in laboratory animal medicine? Correct answer-
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in laboratory animals
How has research with laboratory animals advanced medical care? Correct answer-Has
allowed better understanding of body functions, developing treatments and creating vaccines as
well as medical technologies
What are some examples of advancements made in medical care due to research on laboratory
animals? Correct answer-vaccines against polio, measles, chickenpox, antibiotics and
anti-inflammatory drugs, insulin pumps, cochlear implants
When did the field of laboratory animal science get organized? Correct answer-late
1940's
What is and when was the Animal care panel (ACP) established? Correct answer-
emphasizes moral obligation to ensure animal welfare in research; established in 1950 in
Chicago
What did the ACP evolve into in 1967? Correct answer-American Association for
Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS);
, ALAT chapter 1(The Field of Laboratory Animal Science)
Questions with Complete Solutions
What does the AALAS do? Correct answer-Serves as the principle means of
communication between individuals and organizations within the field of laboratory animal
science.
Provides education, training and certification for veterinarians, technicians, managers and
suppliers.
Provides guidelines for facilities use.
dedicated to humane care and treatment of laboratory animals
What makes the similarity of pig hearts and human hearts valuable? Correct answer-
helps study heart structure, function and diseases
Example of animal that is studied for brain and nervous system development Correct
answer-zebrafish
Example of animal that is studied for aging Correct answer-monkeys
What is entailed when working with live animals? Correct answer-responsibility for caring
of animals, supporting quality research, and complying with regulatory requirements
How do some organizations like PETA and HSUS oppose animal research? Correct answer-
use various methods to publicize opinions, distributing pamphlets and leading protest
demonstrations; some extreme measure like vandalism, arson, and threats of violence
