The Evidence from Numerous Studies on the Effectiveness of Melatonin

question 18

Multiple Choice

The evidence from numerous studies on the effectiveness of melatonin indicates that

• A) melatonin consistently reduces the effects of jet lag.
• B) melatonin consistently enhances the effects of jet lag by resynchronizing the biological clock in the wrong direction.
• C) melatonin can be used to reduce jet lag if the dose is given at the right time.
• D) melatonin can be used to reduce jet lag if the right dose is taken.

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Definitions:

Means to End

A method or action carried out for the purpose of achieving a specific goal or outcome.

Deontological

Pertaining to an ethical theory that suggests the morality of an action should be based on whether the action itself is right or wrong under a series of rules, rather than based on the consequences of the action.

Utilitarian

Pertaining to the ethical theory that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, generally defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Amoral

Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something.