The Use And Abuse Of Drugs Flashcards
What is the name given to ‘dummy’ drugs used in medical trials?
Placebo
What do we call a chemical substance that alters the way the body works?
Drug
How does alcohol affect a person’s reactions?
It slows them down.
What is the name of the addictive substance found in cigarettes?
Nicotine.
Why are steroids banned in sport?
They artificially enhance performance.
What is a drug?
A chemical substance that alters the way the body works.
What is a statin?
A drug used to help lower cholesterol levels in the blood.
What is a placebo?
A dummy drug given to patients during drug trials.
What is a bias?
Where results are influenced unfairly by an individual’s beliefs or opinions.
What is a leprosy?
A contagious bacterial disease affecting the skin and nerves.
What is a carcinogen?
A substance that causes cancer.
What is a fetus?
An unborn human/animal baby.
