Which of the Following Are NOT Appropriate Reasons for Conducting

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are NOT appropriate reasons for conducting animal research?

• A) There is a lack of feasible alternatives (e.g., computer simulations or human research) available for the particular objectives of a study.
• B) Data collected from animal research are predictive of findings that might be found tests conducted in humans.
• C) The potential adverse effects of a drug should be assessed in animals before giving the drug to humans.
• D) Animal research is less expensive than human research.

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Definitions:

Kilograms

A metric unit of mass equal to 1000 grams.

Ounces

A unit of weight in the avoirdupois system, equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams.

Liters

A metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or about 0.26 gallons.

Milligrams

A reiterated definition: A metric unit of weight that equals to 0.001 grams, frequently used in pharmaceutical measurements.