The ____________________ Name of the Drug Is Usually Not Very

question 40

Short Answer

The ____________________ name of the drug is usually not very useful for the physician, pharmacist, or other users of the drug.

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Definitions:

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

A progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy.

Multiple Sclerosis

An autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) of nerve fibers, causing communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body.

End Plate

On a muscle, the receptor–ion complex that is activated by the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from the terminal of a motor neuron.

Muscle Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding muscle cells or fibers, essential for muscle contraction and signaling.