DrSimmons Synthesized a New Drug in Her Laboratory,and Discovered That

question 113

Multiple Choice

Dr.Simmons synthesized a new drug in her laboratory,and discovered that it enhanced dopamine activity in the mesolimbic system of rats.What conclusions should Dr.Simmons draw from this finding?​ 

• A)There is no risk that the drug would be addictive to humans, because rats and humans respond to substances very differently. 
• B)Dr. Simmons should immediately try out the drug on some human volunteers to assess whether or not the drug is addictive. 
• C)Based on the information she has, Dr. Simmons cannot draw any conclusions about the addictive potential of her new drug. 
• D)There is a significant risk that the drug would be addictive to humans.

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