Animal Testing: Should Animals be used in Research? Animal testing is the use of living animals for scientific or commercial testing. According to my first source‚ an article found on animalresearch.thehastingscenter.org‚ called Animals Used in Research in the U.S.‚ in 2010‚ there were about 26 million animals being used for research. Mice‚ rats‚ fish and birds are the most common animals used; they are about 96% of the 26 million animals used. Other animals used in research that year were Guinea
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animals go through every day of their lives for the sake of animal testing. Animal testing has been around since at least 500 B.C. when Greek scientists used animals to understand how various body organs functioned (Animal Testing Pros and Cons‚ 2014). Animal testing should be banned because it is cruel to animals‚ it is not always accurate‚ costly research and technological alternatives to animal testing now exist. The phrase “animal testing” is well-known to most people‚ and one often sees products in
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situations‚ but when animal testing is involved‚ inhumane is the only word that can describe it. In addition‚ The article” Cruelty to Animals in Laboratories” Stated “ U.S. law allows animals to be burned‚ shocked‚ poisoned‚ isolated‚ starved‚ drowned‚ addicted to drugs‚ and brain-damaged.”(Cruelty to animals In Laboratories). But‚ humans would never do that to other humans‚ so why would they do it to animals which are claimed to be humans best friends? Exactly‚ animal testing is inhumane because humans
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“Over 100 million animals are burned‚ crippled‚ poisoned‚ and abused in US labs every year” (Facts About Animal Testing). When pondering on the subject of animal experimentation‚ many may argue that it is nothing but abuse. Though that is one way to describe it‚ there comes along many positives towards the topic that can ensure us a more advanced economy. Animal testing is what makes sure we are safe with the new and improved topics we consume and/or use. Other alternatives are available‚ and in
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Nomination Essay This teacher that has help make the Cave City High School band expenitial. He has made the band grow into something that others would have never of thought possible. Mr. Joshua Alan Poff has help me and many other students in the Cave City band program rise our skill level with our instruments. He has helped create the band into a flourishing spectacle that anyone and everyone in or who supports the band program should be proud of. Even though this is his first year of being an
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ongoing debate of genetic/prenatal testing. Procedures for genetic/prenatal testing have been available since the early 1970’s (Press‚ 2008‚ pp. 73-78). Genetic testing identifies abnormalities or changes in the chromosomes and genes. This type of testing is used to confirm or deny a suspected genetic condition or used to predict a person’s chances of developing or passing on a certain disorder (Grant‚ 2000). Once the woman wants to go ahead with the genetic testing‚ a primary care doctor or genetic
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are available to treat you? Well‚ before animal testing‚ this was not an option. Animal experimentation is a huge controversy in today’s society among both scientists and citizens in general. Many people argue that it is unmoral to test products of any kind on animals‚ while many scientists argue that animal testing is just about the only thing that can lead them to the discovery of new medical or other unique breakthroughs. There are many pros and cons to this topic‚ and a great deal of support for
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Everyone who has attended school has taken at least one standardized test in their life. A standardized test is any examination that’s given and scored in a standard manner. There are two major types of standardized tests. Aptitude tests‚ such as the SAT and ACT‚ and achievement tests‚ which school board members rely on when they evaluate the effectiveness of a school (Popham). A typical student takes about 112 mandated standardized tests between pre-kindergarten classes and 12th grade (Layton)
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Prescription Drugs A pharmacist is a person who is professionally qualified to prepare and dispense medicinal drugs. Pharmacists work in a hospital‚ clinic or community drug store. Pharmacist duties include constantly studying and learning about the properties and side effects of new drugs and communicating this information to doctors and patients. According to Mike Johnston in "The Pharmacy Technician Foundation and Practices" book pharmacy is the art and science of preparing and dispensing
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Pros and Cons of Online High School Classes Introduction to Educational Technology EME 2040 Char Fosmoe Florida State College of Jacksonville August 20‚ 2011 Abstract Online courses in high school are causing much debate. Although many people are bucking the trend‚ those who have willingly taken online courses have found there are many benefits. However‚ with the integration of any new technology brings new concerns that need addressing. Although online courses may not be for everyone
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