Review:
Rat As An Alternative Animal Model
overall review score: 4.5
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Rats are commonly used as an alternative animal model in scientific research due to their physiological similarities to humans and ease of breeding and handling.
Key Features
- Physiological similarities to humans
- Ease of breeding and handling
- Widely used in research
- Cost-effective
Pros
- High reproductive rates
- Short gestation period
- Similarities to human physiology
Cons
- Ethical concerns related to animal testing