The Ratio of the LD50 Over the ED50 Is Called

question 125

Multiple Choice

The ratio of the LD50 over the ED50 is called the __________.

• A)therapeutic index
• B)margin of safety
• C)effective dose for a particular drug effect
• D)lethal dose

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