Which statement about PHS Policy coverage is accurate according to the material?

Which statement about PHS Policy coverage is accurate according to the material?

• A. All Vertebrate Animals
• B. All Invertebrate Animals
• C. All Vertebrates Except Mice, Rats, and Birds
• D. All Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Answer: (A)

PHS Policy coverage applies to vertebrate animals used in activities funded or administered under the Public Health Service. It explicitly includes all vertebrate species, even those not always covered by other regulations, such as mice, rats, and birds. In contrast, invertebrates are not included under this policy. That’s why the statement that PHS Policy coverage includes all vertebrate animals is the correct one. The other options are narrower (excluding certain vertebrates) or incorrect (invertebrates are not covered). For example, a NIH-funded study using mice would fall under PHS Policy and require IACUC oversight.

PHS Policy coverage applies to vertebrate animals used in activities funded or administered under the Public Health Service. It explicitly includes all vertebrate species, even those not always covered by other regulations, such as mice, rats, and birds. In contrast, invertebrates are not included under this policy. That’s why the statement that PHS Policy coverage includes all vertebrate animals is the correct one. The other options are narrower (excluding certain vertebrates) or incorrect (invertebrates are not covered). For example, a NIH-funded study using mice would fall under PHS Policy and require IACUC oversight.