Withdrawal Refers To

question 20

Multiple Choice

Withdrawal refers to:

• A) the unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops using certain drugs.
• B) a state in which use of a drug is required for a person to function normally.
• C) a state of progressively decreasing responsiveness to a frequently used drug.
• D) the effect of one drug to increase the effects of another.

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Definitions:

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, regulates water balance in the body by reducing urine production.

Hypersecretion

A condition where glands produce an excessive amount of a substance, often leading to various disorders.

Metabolic Rate

Metabolic rate is the rate at which the body uses energy to maintain basic bodily functions when at rest, known as the basal metabolic rate (BMR).

Exophthalmos

A condition characterized by the bulging of the eyes out of the orbit, often associated with thyroid disease, particularly Grave's disease.