A Group of Syndromes That Occur During Cessation of the Use

question 143

Multiple Choice

A group of syndromes that occur during cessation of the use of a regularly taken drug is

• A) acute intoxication.
• B) tolerance.
• C) dependence syndrome.
• D) withdrawal state.

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Definitions:

Aromatic R-group

A designation for the side-chain attachment to an aromatic ring, where "R" signifies a variable group or side chain in chemical structures.

Standard Amino Acids

The 20 amino acids that are encoded by the standard genetic code, integral to biological processes as the building blocks of proteins.

Side Chain

The part of a molecule that is attached to a core structure and varies among molecules of the same class, influencing the properties of the molecule.

Asparagine

A type of amino acid that plays a vital role in the biosynthesis of proteins.