Many undergraduate anatomy programs study cats and rats in laboratory settings. Use of these animal is ideal because they are inexpensive and although they are physically smaller, the internal structures are identical to humans.

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Cats and rats are used in anatomy studies due to their availability and cost-effectiveness, but their internal structures are not identical to humans. They are used to understand basic anatomical and physiological concepts, not as direct human analogs.

Many Undergraduate Anatomy Programs Study Cats and Rats in Laboratory