The correct answer is letter C
An institutional review board (IRB) is a panel of individuals who oversee research on human beings. IRBs can be seen in educational institutions that conduct research on human beings, along with pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and other organizations that use human beings in their research. The purpose of an institutional review board is to evaluate all proposed studies with human beings to confirm that they adhere to ethical guidelines, monitor ongoing research and periodically audit researchers, ensuring that all research carried out at the institution is legal and ethical.