Question

Which justification would an iacuc most likely accept if a research team plans to withhold pain relief (analgesia) from animals during a project?

Answer 1

IACUC will accept DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE THAT THE ANALGESIC AGENT WILL INTERFERE WITH THE AIMS OF THE PROJECT.
IACUC stands for Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. The major function of IACUC is monitoring of responsible use of animals for research purposes. Researchers have to obtain permission from this committee if their projects involve animal use.