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Chapter 17 Laboratory Animal and Research Animal Management

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American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)   association developed for the exchange of information and humane care of laboratory animals used in research  
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American Medical Association (AMA)   agency that represents the human side of medicine and conducts many studies that benefit the advancement of human medicine and surgical procedures  
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animal behaviorists   people who study animals to collect data on their behavior in captivity  
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animal models   live animals used to assist in gaining knowledge and information on human and veterinary medicine by studying behavior, diseases, procedures, treatments, and the effects of medications on the body  
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animal tissue   living part of an animal that is cultured in a lab and grown for specific needs  
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Animal Welfare Act   strictly regulates experiments on animals; statistics show that most experiments are not painful to animals  
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applied research   research done for a specific purpose such as developing a vaccine or medication  
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asepsis   technique of keeping a sterile environment  
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basic research   research studied in a lb setting in order to determine knowledge and understanding in life processes and diseases  
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by products tissue   tissue that is removed from an animal when it is used for other purposes in research or for human consumption  
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clinical research   research that is conducted in a lab setting and focuses on human and veterinary related issues  
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computer system   computerized models that mimic animal behaviors and internal or external structures, also known as simulated systems  
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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)   agency that monitors and approves studies for research prior to being conducted  
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lab animals   animals bred, raised, and care for specifically in controlled environments to ensure accurate results are obtained and that the animals are genetically suitable for work  
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laboratory animal technician   specially trained professionals that care for animals used in research by feeding, cleaning, monitoring, and caring for their overall health  
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laboratory veterinarian   doctors who provide medical care to animals involved in research and perform surgical procedures used in improving techniques for humans and animals  
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living animals   any species of animal that is alive and in some way responds to a stimulus  
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Mus musculus   genus and species of the mouse  
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National Institute of Health (NIH)   agency that specfies animal space requirements of a species housed for research purposes  
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New world monkeys   monkey species that originated in south America  
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nonhuman primates   animals that resemble humans and have moveable thumbs  
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nonliving systems   models that are mechanical in nature and mimic the species of animals that is being studied  
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Old world monkeys   monkeys that originated in Asia and Africa  
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Oryctolagus cuniculus   the genus and species of the rabbit  
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physiology   study of living organisms  
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primates   animals, such as monkeys and apes that have moveable thumbs and in many ways resemble humans  
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Rattus norvegicus   genus and species of the rat  
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research   studies used to answer questions about medical conditions that affect humans and animals  
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research scientists   staff responsible for planning the experiments to be done on animals and ensuring the animals are not in pain  
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simulated systems   models that mimic an animal's behavior and internal or external structures to conduct research  
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