Which of the Following May Present an Ethical Issue Where

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may present an ethical issue where voluntary participation is concerned?

• A) a small payment in cash in exchange for participation
• B) using prisoners as subjects after they have been told about the nature of the experiment and what their rewards will be
• C) getting an informed consent form signed when doing surveys
• D) random assignment of subjects to an experimental and a control group

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain stable, life-supporting conditions.

Pars Intermedia

The intermediate lobe of the pituitary gland, involved in the production of melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH).

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone, which regulates calcium levels in the blood.

Histological Stains

Chemical dyes used in microscopy to enhance visibility of biological tissues by highlighting specific components or structures.