FDA Inspector Frances Kelsey Refused to Approve an Application with What

question 56

True/False

FDA inspector Frances Kelsey refused to approve an application with what she viewed as insufficient safety data,even under pressure from her superiors,and thus,prevented the Thalidomide tragedy from occurring in the United States.

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Definitions:

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, used in the treatment of depression and other disorders.

Neural Circuits

Networks of neurons interconnected by synapses to carry out specific functions when activated.

Medulla

A part of the brainstem involved in controlling vital functions such as heartbeat and breathing.

Breathing

The process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.