Of the following, which is not a special population protected by the IRB?
A)minors
B)mentally impaired
C)pregnant women
D)terminally ill

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Minors, mentally impaired individuals, and pregnant women are all considered special populations in research and are therefore protected by the IRB. However, terminally ill individuals are not automatically considered a special population and may not be granted the same level of protection by the IRB.

Of the Following, Which Is Not a Special Population Protected