An Inert Substance with No Biological Activity or a Fake

question 61

Multiple Choice

An inert substance with no biological activity or a fake medicine that is used in controlled experiments is called a ________.

• A)placebo
• B)blind substance
• C)double-blind substance
• D)controlled substance

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Definitions:

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