The Basics
How Many animals are used for testing each year?
26 Million
Who was the kidnapped pet who's story helped make rules for animal testing more strict?
Pepper the Dalmatian
What do scientists test to see if something is poisonous?
Toxicology Tests
What are the three R's in animal testing?
Reduce, Refine, Replace
What is one reason scientists still do animal testing?
To make sure products are safe for human use
What is the name of the law that regulates animal testing?
In a 2013 poll, what precent of americans said medical testing on animals is morally acceptable?
56%
What must companies learn about a drug before selling it to the public?
If it's safe
What is a eletronic thing scientists can use for animal testing without hurting animals
Computers
it can stress or hurt animals
What year was the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) passed?
1966
Which age group is least likely to say animal testing is morally acceptable?
People ages 18-34
Name one animal that's often used in lab tests
Monkeys, rabbits, or guinea pigs
Why might the effects of a new drug on humans be different from the effects on animals?
What is one thing animals test besides medicine?
Makeup or cleaning products
What is the number of species of animals a drug company must test new drugs on before they can give it to humans?
Two
What caused people to demand new laws for animal testing in the 1960s?
Stories of pets being stolen and used in labs
Why do animals still get hurt in labs even with saftey measures and strict laws?
They don't always get pain medicine after getting tested on
Why do people want new testing methods?
What is one goal scientists have for the furture of animal testing?
To find a safer way to test that does not hurt animals
What is one kind of animal that was not included in the 1,134,693 animals used for testing in 2010?
rats, mice, farm animals, or cold-blooded animals.
What qusetion do people aruge about animal testing?
If it's wrong or right to test on animals
Why do scientists test new drugs on animals first?
To keep humans safe
Why do some people still support animal testing?
It helps find new medicines
What is a new technology that could replace animals in testing?
Lab-grown cells