What Are the Long-Term Consequences Associated with the Use of Cocaine

question 78

Multiple Choice

What are the long-term consequences associated with the use of cocaine?

• A) a decrease in dopamine production
• B) a decrease in the natural production of endorphins
• C) the release of excess dopamine
• D) hallucinations, anxiety, depression, body image distortion, and other psychotic symptoms
• E) All of the answer choices are consequences associated with the use of cocaine.

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not vary with the level of output produced, such as rent, salaries, and some utilities.

Cartel

A group of manufacturers or suppliers formed to keep prices high and limit competition.

Marginal Cost Curve

A graphical representation that shows how the marginal cost of producing one more unit varies with the level of production.

TC Curve

A visual representation showing the relationship between the total cost incurred by a firm and the level of output produced.