The Location of the Dose-Response Curve Along the Horizontal Axis

question 7

Multiple Choice

The location of the dose-response curve along the horizontal axis reflects:

• A)the therapeutic index of a drug.
• B)the efficacy of a drug.
• C)individual differences in drug response.
• D)the potency of a drug.

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