Which statement regarding polling IACUC members is TRUE?

Polling IACUC members is a method used to gather opinions or votes from members outside of a formal meeting setting. The statement that polling can call for a full committee review is correct because, in certain situations, when members express a need for more thorough examination of a protocol or issue, the polling process can indicate that the matter warrants a full committee discussion. This ensures that the entire committee has the opportunity to review and deliberate on crucial issues, particularly when it pertains to the welfare of animals involved in research.

Establishing a quorum typically requires in-person attendance or a formal meeting context, as a quorum is defined by the presence of a minimum number of members present. Moreover, polling does not result in a suspension of animal activity; that would generally require a more formal and deliberate decision made by the committee in a structured meeting. Approving a protocol usually requires direct discussion and consensus in a meeting setting instead of through polling, which may involve different communication dynamics and lack the comprehensive dialogue necessary for detailed decision-making.