The Ratio of the LD₅₀ Over the ED₅₀ Is Called

question 174

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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