What Is the Purpose of an Institutional Review Board

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of an Institutional Review Board?

• A) It ensures that researchers do not misuse money given to them for research.
• B) It makes sure that research involving humans is carried out ethically.
• C) It ensures that research is methodologically sound and scientific.
• D) It lobbies for more research money from government and private agencies.

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Definitions:

Posterior Cruciate Ligament

A ligament in the knee that connects the femur to the tibia, helping to stabilize the knee joint.

Medial Collateral Ligament

A ligament located on the medial (inner) side of the knee, providing stability to the joint.

Costochondral Joint

The articulation between the end of a rib and the costal cartilage that attaches the rib to the sternum, allowing for some movement and flexibility.

Stylomandibular Ligament

The stylomandibular ligament is a band of fibrous tissue that extends from the styloid process of the temporal bone to the angle of the mandible, playing a role in the support of the jaw.