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What mandate or document must be studied in addition to the ALAT Training Manual to prepare for the ALAT technician certification examination? The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals Which member of the research team coordinates animal care activities and advises on the selection of appropriate animal models? Laboratory animal veterinarian Which of the following duties would not be routinely performed by an ALAT? Surgical procedures Animal husbandry Facility sanitation procedures Recordkeeping Surgical procedures In 1967, the Animal Care Panel (ACP) changed its name to what? American Association for Laboratory Animal Science When you earn your ALAT credential, you will automatically become part of this AALAS Technician Certification program. Technician Certification Registry a.k.a. "Registry" List the two journals that are published by AALAS. - Comparative Medicine - Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (JAALAS) How do the laboratory animal and research professionals who are members of AALAS view the use of animals in research? As a privilege What are two ways in which groups who oppose using animals in research express their opinion? - Distribute pamphlets - Lead protest demonstrations What is NOT a method used by researchers to reduce the number of animals used? Cell culture Computer models Improved statistical methods Using invertebrates rather than mammals Using invertebrates rather than mammals Specific legal protections for employees who discover and report issues on noncompliance are also known as what? Whistleblower laws Which member of the research team plans and coordinates all phases of the research work? Principle investigator Who led the group of veterinarians that met in Chicago and formed the Animal Care Panel (ACP) in 1950? Dr. Nathan Brewer Why are animals used to study human disease? The physiological processes in animal models can b