Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) Have Been Established as a Result

Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) have been established as a result of federal law for what purpose?

A) To review all research proposals being submitted for graduate degree requirements
B) To approve the publication of papers resulting from research activities involving human subjects
C) To assure that research protocols involving human subjects are complying with governmental regulations set forth for their protection
D) To provide researchers with assistance in the preparation of research proposals being submitted for federal funding