Lab Animal Science Crossword

By Vicki Koch, BS, RLATG (MNYB-AALAS), February 2002

In this crossword puzzle, you will find items involved in biomedical research. All play an important part in the discovery of diseases, development of medicine, and advancement of our knowledge of living organisms.

Click on a number in the grid to see the clue or clues for that number. If you are stuck, you can click on "Hint" to get a free letter. After you complete the crossword, click on "Check" to check your answer.

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2.	In addition to monkeys (primates), this animal needs extra vitamin C in its diet to prevent scurvy. (Two words.)
5.	In 1904, Pavlov used this animal model to test responses to certain stimuli (activities).
6.	A remedy that promotes healing.
7.	A word that means to treat another living being with kindness, sympathy, and mercy.
8.	Illness
9.	In the 1980s, this lab animal was used to understand nerve growth factor and skin (epidermal) growth factor.
14.	The area of study that encompasses a variety of living creatures that are included within biomedical research. (Three words.)
16.	The male of this animal is called a tom, and the female is called a queen.
17.	This animal helped investigators discover tumor-inducing viruses and develop hormonal treatment for cancer in the 1960s.
19.	Things that are learned.
20.	A group of people who discuss experimental procedures (protocols) involving animals to make sure the animals are treated humanely: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
23.	This animal is in the same family as otters, weasels, skunks, and minks, and has helped researchers gain information about viral diseases.
25.	These reptiles have been observed in psychology studies to better understand the "simple" mechanisms in the brain that produce certain behaviors.
26.	Carefully plan activities to avoid unnecessary waste of materials.
29.	Something that arouses curiosity or attention.
30.	Advance, develop, improve.
31.	This animal hoards its food and nest material with cheek pouches.
32.	In the 1990s, these animals allowed researchers to discover that the body can recognize virus-infected cells by its immune system.
33.	People who learn the proper husbandry and veterinary procedures to provide the best care for laboratory animals.

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1.	Decrease.
3.	Device for magnifying very small objects.
4.	The female of this furry animal is usually larger than the male.
5.	Find out information by exploration.
10.	Care for, provide comfort.
11.	This animal helped researchers discover new mechanisms for the origin and dissemination of disease.
12.	In the 1960s, this animal helped researchers understand the primary physiological and chemical process of vision.
13.	Rules of a group or organization.
15.	When something takes the place of something else.
18.	A doctor for animals.
21.	Checking that something is free from danger.
22.	Declared that something is true.
24.	Chemical or medicine.
27.	This animal was studied to understand the organization of social and behavior patterns.
28.	This department of the Federal government prepares standards and enforces regulations put forth in the Animal Welfare Act.

Laboratory Animal Science Crossword Puzzle

By Vicki Koch, BS, RLATG (MNYB-AALAS), February 2002

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