The Effect of Amphetamines on Weight Control

question 13

Multiple Choice

The effect of amphetamines on weight control:

• A)is real,but small and limited in duration.
• B)is usually to increase weight rather than decrease it.
• C)has never been demonstrated.
• D)is both medically and cosmetically significant for most patients.

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