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The PHS policy governing the use and care of animals covers:

A. Only vertebrates
B. All animals used in research
C. Animals used in biomedical research
D. Animals in captive settings

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Final answer:

The PHS policy covers animals used in biomedical research and requires institutions to have an IACUC to review proposed experiments.

Step-by-step explanation:

The PHS policy governing the use and care of animals covers animals used in biomedical research. It applies to all research facilities that perform animal research and receive federal funding. The policy requires each institution to have an institutional animal care and use committee (IACUC) that reviews proposed animal research experiments.

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