What Is the Term for the State in Which the Body

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the state in which the body becomes accustomed to the substances ingested, requiring greater amounts to create the desired effect?

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

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Definitions:

Anthropometric Measurements

Physical measurements of the human body used for the assessment of nutritional status, health, and growth.

Aspiration

In medical terms, the inhalation of foreign materials into the lungs, which can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia.

Extreme Obesity

A condition characterized by an individual having a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, indicating severe overweight that poses significant health risks.

Body Mass Index

A numerical calculation of a person’s weight in relation to their height, used as an indicator of obesity and health risk.