For the IACUC, the 3 R's Address the Necessity of Using

question 56

Multiple Choice

For the IACUC, the 3 R's address the necessity of using animals. The first "R" replacement refers to: ____.

• A) finding alternatives to animal research
• B) minimizing the number of animals used
• C) reducing costs associated with animal research
• D) minimizing the pain and distress of animals

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Definitions:

Cross-sectional

A type of observational study that analyzes data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time.

Prenatal Period

The developmental phase before birth, encompassing the time from conception to the onset of labor.

Conception

The process of forming an idea or the initial stage when an idea, theory, or plan is formed in the mind.

Birth

marks the process of coming into life or entering the world, typically referring to the moment when a baby emerges from its mother's womb.