INTRODUCTION
Physiology is an experimental science. Physiological research contributes to our understanding of the intricate processes that govern and control the behaviour of living organisms.
Through a thorough investigation of the various systems involved, we continue to learn more about basic functions, such as the regulation of heart rate or vision.There are many biological similarities between humans and animals. Therefore, it is thought that studying animals gives us a platform to comprehend the phases of a typical biological process or the progression of a disease, enabling researchers and students to identify the underlying events in a systems-wise approach.
Since the turn of the century, the use of animals in physiology classes for undergraduate and graduate students in India has remained contentious, leading to a hostile climate brought on by polarised opinions. However, it is important to consider and evaluate whether the current educational model, which ostensibly does not expose students to real animal experiments, really gives Indian graduates in the basic and medical sciences the chance to fully comprehend the intricacies at all levels of physiological comprehension.
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