4-7. EXPLAIN HOW ANIMAL RESEARCHERS JUSTIFY THE USE OF ANIMALS IN RE...

1.4-7. Explain how animal researchers justify the use of animals in research.

Difficulty:

2

Question ID:

1.4-7

Page Ref:

MPK

Topic:

Watch: “Animal Rights Terrorists”

Skill:

Conceptual

Answer: Researchers point out that the research must be justified (i.e., there is a benefit to

humans), that animal pain and discomfort is minimized, that animals are cared for by

veterinarians, and that valuable progress has been made in the treatment of human disease by

animal reearch.