It is best to pick up rats by their tail.
A. True
B. False
Question 2The first group to develop the concept and principles of humane treatment of animals in the United States was
A. PETA
B. Animal rights advocates
C. Animal welfare advocates
D. The research community
E. None of the above
Question 3Although allergic conditions can be caused by pet mice and rats, there are many other sources of allergens (e.g., house dust, insects, mites, pollens, and mold spores).
A. True
B. False
Question 4A pedigree is an important document of the ancestry of a companion animal. Evaluation of ancestors for four or more generations is helpful in formulating a breeding program to improve a breed.
A. True
B. False
Question 5The use of animals in biomedical research has benefited animals. Examples have been advances in veterinary medicine such as vaccines for rabies and distemper and the development of products to protect against the often fatal affliction of heartworm infestations in dogs and cats.
A. True
B. False
Question 6Experiments with cats have enhanced the understanding of the corpus callosum, a band of fibers connecting the left and right sides of the brain needed for transferring information from one side to the other. The finding, for which a Nobel Prize was awarded in 1981, led to the development of new treatments for patients with strokes, language disorders, brain damage, intractable epilepsy, and other neurological conditions.
A. True
B. False
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