The "Common Rule" Refers to

question 76

Multiple Choice

 The "Common Rule" refers to

• A) federal restrictions on stem cell research.
• B) laws limiting the use of university research facilities by private corporations.
• C) a set of ethical standards for research shared by 17 federal agencies.
• D) Hippocrates' statement that physicians should "do no harm."

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Definitions:

Embryonic Development

The process by which an embryo forms and develops, involving cell division, migration, and differentiation to establish the basic plan of an organism.

Neural Crest

A population of cells in vertebrate embryos that arises from the embryonic ectoderm and migrates to form diverse cell types, including melanocytes, craniofacial cartilage, and neurons.

Organogenesis

The phase during embryonic development where organs form from the three germ layers, setting the foundation for functional body systems.

Embryonic Development

The process of development of a new organism from a single-celled zygote to a complex structure composed of multiple cells and tissues.