Subjects in Phase 1 of clinical trials on humans during new drug ...

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Subjects in Phase 1 of clinical trials on humans during new drug development typically include __________.
 
  a. up to 50 patients with the target disease
  b. up to 50 normal volunteers
  c. 1,000 or more patients with the target disease
  d. 1,000 or more normal volunteers

Question 2

How long does the first step in new drug development--initial synthesis and preclinical trials--typically take?
 
  a. 1 - 3 months
  b. 6 months - 1 year
  c. 1 - 3 years
  d. 5 - 10 years

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c