What does PETA stand for?
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Part of the DNA molecule which holds heritable traits
Gene
Hormone produced in the pancreas which controls the amount of glucose in blood
Insulin
Following standards and morals of a profession
Ethical
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
To end life without pain and suffering
Euthanasia
Blood cells which prevent bleeding
Platelets
Highly contagious viral infection; can lead to paralysis and even death
Polio
Having the potential for abuse or dependence
Controlled Drugs
DEA
Drug Enforcement Administration
To cut off at the end, such as a tail
Docking
Viral disease of mammals which attacks the nervous system. Animals show signs of aggression, agitation, confusion and more
Rabies
Virus transmitted by mosquitoes which affects the liver and kidneys and can even cause death
Yellow Fever
Not following standards and morals of a profession
Unethical
AVMA
American Veterinary Medical Association
To castrate and surgically remove the testicles from an animal
Neuter
Grafting tissues from a patient's own body
Transplantation
Condition where the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot and painful
Inflammation
Article or provision in a treaty;contract
Clause
AAHA
American Animal Hospital Association
Suspension of activity
Moratorium
Inherited metabolic diseae which is a lipid storage disorder
Gangliosidosis
The transplantation of living tissue from one species to another
Xenograft
Right to conduct and adminster justice and law enforcement
Jurisdiction
APHIS
Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service