Some drugs combat obesity or alcohol addiction by turning off pleasure centers in the brain. However, if the dosage is too high, there's a risk that people taking them will be plunged into depression. The statements above, if true, support which one of the following assertions?
-It is useless to try to treat obesity or alcohol addiction through drugs.
-All drugs, if taken at too high a dosage, pose the risk that the people taking them will be plunged into depression.
-The benefits of a medication may be at least somewhat offset by its side effects.
-Drugs that affect pleasure centers in the brain are often taken at dosages considered to be too high.
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I would think the answer would be: The benefits of a medication may be at least somewhat offset by its side effects?
In a survey of 10 film historians, half voted for Nosferatu as the greatest vampire film ever made, and the other half voted for Dracula. However, when asked which lead vampire character they considered more charismatic, all of the film critics chose Dracula over Nosferatu.
Based on the information above, it must be true that for some film critics, their feelings about the charisma of the lead character:
is not the most important factor they consider when comparing two films.
is the most important factor they consider when comparing two films.
is the least important factor they consider when comparing two films.
is the only factor they consider when comparing two films.
To determine which one of the assertions is supported by the given statements, we need to analyze the information provided.
The statements mention that certain drugs can combat obesity or alcohol addiction by turning off pleasure centers in the brain. However, if the dosage of these drugs is too high, there is a risk of the users being plunged into depression.
From this information, we can infer that there is a potential benefit in using these drugs for treating obesity or alcohol addiction. However, the side effect of depression can occur if the dosage is not properly controlled.
Therefore, the assertion that is supported by the statements is: "The benefits of a medication may be at least somewhat offset by its side effects." This aligns with the idea that while drugs can have positive effects, there can also be potential negative consequences.
Option 1 - "It is useless to try to treat obesity or alcohol addiction through drugs" - This is not supported, as the statements indicate that drugs can combat obesity or alcohol addiction.
Option 2 - "All drugs, if taken at too high a dosage, pose the risk that the people taking them will be plunged into depression" - This is not supported, as it is specific to drugs that target pleasure centers in the brain and does not apply to all drugs.
Option 4 - "Drugs that affect pleasure centers in the brain are often taken at dosages considered to be too high" - This is not supported by the statements, as it does not mention the frequency or prevalence of high dosages being taken.
Therefore, the correct answer is: "The benefits of a medication may be at least somewhat offset by its side effects."