If a drug needs to be marketed for a chronic disorder,
A. toxicity studies must be extended over a longer period of time
B. an LD75 must be established
C. laboratory testing must be done in more than five different locations
D. laboratory testing must include human participants
Answer: A. toxicity studies must be extended over a longer period of time
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