Question

all of the following statements concerning drugs and supplements are true except:
a. many drugs and supplements are ineffective and expensive.
b. many supplements and drugs are frequently used to improve performance and appearance.
c. supplements and drugs both undergo stringent government testing.
d. supplements and drugs can both cause unwanted side effects.

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option A: Some drugs/supplements may be ineffective and costly, so this can be true.
• Option B: It's common for supplements/drugs to be used for performance/appearance enhancement (e.g., muscle - building supplements, beauty - related drugs), so this is true.
• Option C: Drugs undergo strict government testing, but supplements (like dietary supplements in many regions) have less stringent testing requirements compared to drugs. So this statement is false.
• Option D: Both supplements (e.g., some herbal supplements can cause reactions) and drugs can have side effects, so this is true.

Answer:

C. Supplements and drugs both undergo stringent government testing.