A friend of yours was asked to be a research participant for a study investigating the effect of a pain reliever on muscle tears. In order to test the effectiveness of the drug, your friend will need to engage in physical activity that results in small tears in the muscles of the forearm. You caution that all studies involving human subjects must include
A) freedom from risks.
B) monetary benefits for participants.
C) informed consent.
D) parental consent even if over the age of 18 years.
E) freedom from benefits.

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Informed consent is necessary for any study involving human subjects. This means that the participant must be fully informed about the nature of the study, the potential risks and benefits, and the right to withdraw from the study at any time. Monetary benefits or freedom from benefits are not necessary for ethical research. Parental consent is only required for minors, not for adult participants. Freedom from risks is an ideal, but not always possible, and studies must balance potential harm with potential benefit.

A Friend of Yours Was Asked to Be a Research