Animals used in medical research
The term for using less animals in animal research
What is Reduction?
An untested eyelash dye that caused ulceration leading to blindness
What is "Lash Lure"?
This agency is required to approve medical devices before they are introduced to the market
What is the FDA?
Using non-animal alternatives whenever possible
What is Replacement?
The 1980s teflon coated jaw was used to treat this syndrome
What is TMJ?
Before this year, medical devices did not require approval before being sold
What is 1976?
These are the majority of animals used in research
What are rodents?
Thalidomide was used in these decades
What were the 1950s-1960s?
The association that ensures high quality standards in animal care by certifying technicians
What is the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)?
Finding ways to improve research animal's lives
What is Refinement?
The medication that resulted in the deaths 100+ Americans during in 1937
What is Elixir Sulfanilamide?
Welfare act enacted in 1966
What is the Animal Welfare Act (AWA)?
Animal used in research dealing with hearing systems
What are cats?
This event lead to the development of the FDA
What is the Elixir Tragedy of 1937?
non-profit private organization that requires accreditation of all research facilities
What is the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory (AAALAC)?