Which statement is BEST describes medical animal research?

A) It has positively contributed to human society but raises ethical questions.
B) Because of the controversy surrounding its practice, it is no longer an acceptable means of scientific research.
C) Although some research has led to improvements in human health, many of the findings are not applicable to humans.
D) There are no guidelines regarding the use of animals in experiments, so researchers will continue to face backlash when using animals in research.

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Katherine Aguilar · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Medical animal research has indeed made significant contributions to human health and medicine, such as the development of vaccines and treatments for various diseases. However, it also raises ethical concerns regarding the welfare and treatment of the animals used in such research. This is why there are strict regulations and ethical guidelines in place to ensure the humane treatment of animals in research, contrary to what option D suggests. Options B and C present overly negative or limited views of the role and outcomes of animal research in the scientific community.

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