Biomedical Research

The study of the processes of life, prevention, and treatment of disease is called:

• applied research
• clinical research
• non-human model
• biomedical research

Any biological process or reaction that takes place in an artificial environment is called:

• in vitro studies
• human clinical trials
• epidemiological studies
• chemical models

A model of research that tests potential drugs in humans & takes place in a hospital?

• Applied
• Clinical
• Non-human
• Biomedical

Research that uses animals when it is not ethical to conduct experimentals on human is:

• Applied
• Clinical
• Non-human
• Biomedical

A important part of the research process is used in developing new prescription drugs is:

• in vitro studies.
• human clinical trials.
• epidemiological studies.
• chemical models.

Research that focuses on disease incidence and its distribution in a population is called:

• in vitro studies.
• human clinical trials.
• epidemiological studies.
• chemical models.

A model of research directed toward specific objectives is called?

• Applied
• Clinical
• Non-human
• Biomedical

A ad in the newspaper asks for anyone over 50 with emphysema to participate in a study.

• Basic research.
• Applied research.
• Clinical research.
• Government research.

A patient takes part in a research study for leukemia. What type of research is this?

• General
• Basic
• Applied
• Clinical

There are many limitations/disadvantages of in vitro studies. An example of a limitation is:

• In vitro studies are more expensive and take more time than whole animal systems.
• In vitro cultures cannot tell us how a substance affects a complex animal system.
• It is impossible to control the temperature with in vitro studies
• In vitro studies often fail because they are susceptible to toxins.