Discovery & Development of Drugs (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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What three things must new drugs be tested for?
What three things must new drugs be tested for?
Toxicity, efficacy and dose
Where were many drugs initially discovered?
Where were many drugs initially discovered?
In plants and microorganisms
What is aspirin used for?
What is aspirin used for?
As a painkiller
Which plant does digitalis originate from?
Which plant does digitalis originate from?
Foxgloves
Who discovered penicillin?
Who discovered penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
What does preclinical testing use?
What does preclinical testing use?
Cells, tissues and live animals
Who is involved in clinical testing?
Who is involved in clinical testing?
Volunteers and patients
What is a placebo?
What is a placebo?
Looks like drug but has no active ingredient
In a double-blind trial, who knows if the patient receives the drug?
In a double-blind trial, who knows if the patient receives the drug?
Neither patient nor doctor
Why are results peer reviewed?
Why are results peer reviewed?
To check for repeatability