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Why did Bayer decide to make the drug aspirin?
Why did Bayer decide to make the drug aspirin?
- It was only available through doctors
- It was expensive and exclusive
- It was effective and answered a true need (correct)
- It was difficult to produce
What was the main issue with using salicylic acid to stop pain?
What was the main issue with using salicylic acid to stop pain?
- It had a strong odor
- It caused drowsiness
- It hurt the stomach (correct)
- It was difficult to obtain
What did Felix Hoffmann do when he found a way to help his father's pain?
What did Felix Hoffmann do when he found a way to help his father's pain?
- He tried the mixture himself before giving it to his father (correct)
- He shared the mixture with the French scientist
- He patented the mixture to prevent others from using it
- He immediately sold the mixture to Bayer
How did Bayer initially distribute aspirin?
How did Bayer initially distribute aspirin?
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What did the French scientist do with the mixture he made from willow?
What did the French scientist do with the mixture he made from willow?
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What was the name of the German scientist who made a mixture with salicylic acid to help his father's pain?
What was the name of the German scientist who made a mixture with salicylic acid to help his father's pain?
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What was the main problem with using salicylic acid to stop pain?
What was the main problem with using salicylic acid to stop pain?
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What did Bayer do to ensure the success of aspirin?
What did Bayer do to ensure the success of aspirin?
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What additional benefit did aspirin provide apart from stopping pain?
What additional benefit did aspirin provide apart from stopping pain?
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What did the French scientist do with the mixture he made from willow?
What did the French scientist do with the mixture he made from willow?
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