Which List Correctly Ranks Substances Used by High School Seniors

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which list correctly ranks substances used by high school seniors from most to least popular?

• A) alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes, E-cigarettes
• B) cigarettes, alcohol, cocaine, marijuana
• C) alcohol, E-cigarettes, marijuana, cocaine
• D) cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, inhalants

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Definitions:

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels, acting as an important counter-regulatory hormone for insulin.

Progesterone

A hormone produced in the ovaries, placenta, and adrenal glands, important for regulating menstruation and maintaining pregnancy.

Autocrine Chemical Messenger

A signaling molecule released by a cell that binds to receptors on the same cell, leading to a response in the cell itself.

Prostacyclins

A group of lipid compounds that are synthesized by the endothelial cells of blood vessels and have potent vasodilatory and antiplatelet properties.