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Topic 5: Health, disease and the development of medicines
Quick questions on Non-communicable diseases and developing medicines - Edexcel GCSE Combined Science
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What is preclinical testing?Show answer
The drug is first tested on cells and tissues in the laboratory, then on animals. This checks for toxicity, whether the drug works, and a suitable dose, before any human is involved.
What is clinical testing?Show answer
If preclinical tests are passed, the drug enters clinical trials:
What is q1?Show answer
Define a risk factor. [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
State what is tested in preclinical trials. [1 mark]
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