The Limb Deformities Caused by the Tranquilizer ____________________ Helped Focus

question 41

Short Answer

The limb deformities caused by the tranquilizer ____________________ helped focus attention on the issue of teratogens.

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Definitions:

Placebos

Inert substances or treatments used in controlled experiments to test the effectiveness of medical drugs by comparison.

Nontreatment Effects

Outcomes or changes that occur independently of the specific treatment or intervention being evaluated, often due to placebo effect, participant expectations, or other external factors.

Secondary Drug Effects

Unintended effects of medication that occur in addition to the desired therapeutic effects, which may be beneficial, neutral, or harmful.

Independent Variable

In a study, the variable that is altered or controlled by the scientist to examine its impact on the dependent variable.