Topic 3 - Infection and response ( 8. developing drugs )

Question 1

what are the 3 stages need for drug testing before it is released to the public

Answer 1

testing on human cells, testing on live animals, testing on volunteered humans

Question 2

what happens when scientists test on cells and tissues

Answer 2

we can’t use the data for testing on cells and tissues to think that it will have the same effect on body systems.

Question 3

why is it tested on actual humans

Answer 3

first the drug is tested on healthy volunteers. this is to make sure it does not have any harmful side effects and to find out the best dosage and its toxicity.

Question 4

what are placebos

Answer 4

patients are randomly put in 2 groups. one is given the new drug and the other a placebo (a substance that is like the drug but does nothing).