A Placebo Is an Inactive Substance That Is Given to Some

question 11

True/False

A placebo is an inactive substance that is given to some patients when the effectiveness of a new drug is being tested.

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Definitions:

Parasitic Infection

occurs when a parasite invades a host organism and can cause disease depending on the type of parasite and the host's condition.

Infected Tissue

Tissue that has been invaded by pathogenic microorganisms, leading to a response from the immune system.

T Cells

A type of lymphocyte critical to the immune system, involved in recognizing and responding to pathogens and abnormal cells.

Cell-Mediated Immunity

A type of immunity where T cells directly attack and destroy infected cells or tumor cells.