... cure, and prevent disease. Researchers also use animals for tests to try to protect the public from dangerous chemicals, (Day, 13) such as those included in detergents, bleach, and other household products. When live animals are used in experimentation ... recording the damage over three to twenty-one days. Scientists use rabbits for these tests because rabbits' eyes have no tear ducts, so they are not able to wash away the irritant placed in their eyes, and their eyes ... from these types of tests help scientists understand what harmful effect could happen to humans if came into cont...

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