The Purpose of an Institutional Review Board (IRB)in a University

question 35

Multiple Choice

The purpose of an institutional review board (IRB) in a university or clinical agency is to

• A) approve funding for studies based on ethical standards.
• B) critically appraise ethical aspects of published studies.
• C) define ethical standards for the institution.
• D) protect the human rights of subjects in proposed studies.

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Definitions:

Muscular System

The body system consisting of muscles that permit movement, maintain posture, and produce heat.

Plasma Membrane

The Plasma Membrane is the semi-permeable barrier that encloses the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out, and playing a key role in cell communication and structure.

Adhering Junctions

Specialized structures in cells that function to hold cells together and to facilitate the passage of materials in the spaces between cells.

Tight Junctions

Specialized connections between neighboring cells that create a waterproof barrier to prevent leaking of extracellular fluid.