Which of the following is true about the Institutional Review Board (IRB)?

A. IRBs are responsible for securing informed consent from research participants.
B. IRBs follow ethical guidelines developed by federal and professional societies.
C. IRB committees are composed of researchers from within the institution.
D. Approval from an IRB is required for all research studies in the United States.


Answer: B

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