Research on Negative Effects of Drugs Is

question 64

Multiple Choice

Research on negative effects of drugs is

• A) conducted exhaustively before approval
• B) rarely funded by drug companies
• C) influenced by drug companies.
• D) always conducted to determine long-range effects.

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Definitions:

Diuretic

A substance that increases urine production by the kidneys, helping the body eliminate excess fluid.

Acute Pain

A type of pain that is sharp and severe but temporary, often signaling that the body is experiencing or has experienced some form of tissue damage.

Kidney

A pair of organs in the vertebrate urinary system that function to filter blood, removing waste products and excess substances to form urine.

Enzyme

Biological molecules, typically proteins, that significantly speed up the rate of virtually all of the chemical reactions that take place within cells.