ALAT - Chapter 1 Exam Questions with Complete Solutions
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Laboratory Animal Technician
Institution
Laboratory Animal Technician
When did ALAS emerge as a field? - Answer-1940s
Who founded the Animal Care Panel? - Answer-Dr. Nathan Brewer and a group of veterinarians
What did the Animal Care Panel become? - Answer-AALAS (American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)
AALAS is divided into eight regions called _...
ALAT - Chapter 1 Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions
When did ALAS emerge as a field? - Answer-1940s
Who founded the Animal Care Panel? - Answer-Dr. Nathan Brewer and a group of
veterinarians
What did the Animal Care Panel become? - Answer-AALAS (American Association for
Laboratory Animal Science)
AALAS is divided into eight regions called ____. - Answer-Districts
Working with animals in research is considered _____. - Answer-A privilege
Name two groups that oppose the use of animals in research. - Answer-PETA: People
for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
HSUS: Humane Society of the United States
What are some alternatives to using animals for research? - Answer-Computer models,
cell culture techniques
Principal Investigator - Answer-Scientist who plans/coordinates the research work.
Responsible for reporting findings to the scientific community.
Co-investigators and Research Technicians - Answer-Perform specific research tasks
required by the study protocol, such as observing animals and performing laboratory
tests, and collect/organize/analyze data.
Laboratory Animal Veterinarian - Answer-Coordinates animal care activities.
Responsible for colony health and compliance with animal welfare-related regulations.
Laboratory Animal Technicians - Answer-Perform animal care functions (husbandry)
and report signs of illness to veterinary staff. May perform study functions depending on
level of training. Follow SOPs and report to supervisors and PI regarding errors in study
tasks or other concerns.
Commercial Animal Suppliers & Equipment Manufacturers - Answer-Commercial animal
vendors provide animals that meet research requirements and must meet or exceed
minimum requirements specified by standards, laws, and regulations. Deviation from
these guidelines may affect the quality of study data.
Animal Welfare Act mandates ________ for employees who find/report issues of
noncompliance. - Answer-protections
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