Several Large Scale Studies Have Compared the Effectiveness of Various

question 9

Multiple Choice

Several large scale studies have compared the effectiveness of various antidepressants to placebos. These studies have found that

• A) various classes of antidepressants are similarly effective.
• B) overall, antidepressants benefitted only 25% more patients than did placebos.
• C) antidepressants are of no significant benefit for the mildly or moderately depressed.
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Distinct Muscles

Specific, individual muscles that are easily identifiable and separate from others in the body's muscular system.

Dorsal

Pertaining to the back side of the body in humans, or the upper side in quadrupeds and other animals.

Ventral

Pertaining to the front or anterior of the body; opposite of dorsal, which refers to the back or posterior.

Caudal

Pertaining to, situated at, or directed toward the tail or the hind part of the body.