Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText - Access Card Package (9th Edition)
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Chapter 28, Problem 8TYK
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To determine: The flaws in the given experiment to test an SSRI in a large number of individuals with depression.
Introduction: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is an antidepressant that is given to a patient with a major depressive disorder. SSRI is a regulator of serotonin that regulates mood disorders by increasing the serotonin level at the synapse.
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Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText - Access Card Package (9th Edition)
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