In a Study of the Effects of an Anti-Inflammatory Drug

question 34

Multiple Choice

In a study of the effects of an anti-inflammatory drug on chronic jaw pain, one group receives an inactive substance in the form of a pill. This group
Receives

• A) the independent variable.
• B) the dependent variable.
• C) a control.
• D) a placebo.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Reactivity

The cardiovascular system's response to stress, including changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and vascular resistance.

Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, often a protein.

Anger

A strong emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something you feel has deliberately wronged you.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases involving the heart or blood vessels, significant contributors to mortality and morbidity worldwide.