Violations of Scientific Integrity Include

question 26

Multiple Choice

Violations of scientific integrity include

• A) using animals in research, misusing research funds, and deceiving participants in a research project.
• B) fabricating data, reporting only the data that support the researcher's expectations, and failure to acknowledge people who contributed significantly to the research.
• C) plagiarism, selective reporting of research findings, and using number of scientific publications to make decisions about professional advancement.
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands that regulate various physiological processes in the body.

Lymphatic System

The network of organs, lymph nodes, ducts, and vessels that produce and transport lymph from tissues to the bloodstream, important for the immune system.

Interstitial Fluid

Interstitial fluid is the fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues, providing them with nutrients and a means of waste removal, lying between blood vessels and cells.

Gametes

Reproductive cells (sperm in males and eggs in females) that carry half the genetic information of an individual.