A local committee that reviews research that is conducted on animals is known as __________.

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An IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) is a local committee that reviews research that is conducted on animals to ensure that the ethical and regulatory standards for animal use are being met. B (AIRB) is incorrect as this refers to an Institutional Review Board for human research. C (AWA) is incorrect as this stands for the Animal Welfare Act which is federal legislation governing the use of animals for research. D (IRB) is incorrect as this is also related to human research and stands for Institutional Review Board. E (PETA) is incorrect as this stands for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, an organization that advocates for animal rights and opposes the use of animals for research.

A Local Committee That Reviews Research That Is Conducted on Animals