An animal rights group claims that there are no regulations or agencies that monitor the care and treatment of animals in research.As an educated psychology student,what is your response?
A) "True, but there is no need for regulatory agencies."
B) "There are specific regulations regarding the ethical treatment of animals as research subjects."
C) "Only the government sets standards for the care and treatment of animals."
D) "Animal rights groups have a point and something must be done."

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There are various organizations that regulate the care and treatment of animals in research studies. For example, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) monitor animal care and treatment in research studies conducted at institutions that receive funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH also has regulations in place regarding the ethical treatment of animals in research studies. Additionally, the Animal Welfare Act is a federal law that sets standards for the care and treatment of animals used in research, as well as in other areas such as exhibition and transportation. Therefore, the claim that there are no regulations or agencies monitoring the care and treatment of animals in research is incorrect.

An Animal Rights Group Claims That There Are No Regulations