Ethics ?!? Flashcards
1
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The animals act?
A
Where animals mught suffer pain and distress, studies are covered by the animal act 1986
2
Q
What are the ethical guidelines for animal research
A
- laws relating to endangered species
- replace the use of animals using videos e.g
- choice of soecies
- number of animals
- procedures, studies must haves license
3
Q
Strengths of ethical issues in animal research
A
Animals and shorter gestation period and breeding period so results can show quicker over generations
- there are now sufficient guidelines and rules in place to protect animals
4
Q
Weaknesses of ethics in animal research
A
- animals in unnatural environment which may cause distress
- animals are different from humans so can’t even generalise
