Janette Has Been Prescribed an Antidepressant; Over Time,she May Have

question 73

Multiple Choice

Janette has been prescribed an antidepressant; over time,she may have to increase her dose due to receptor:

• A)upregulation.
• B)supersensitivity.
• C)desensitization.
• D)over production.

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Definitions:

Dark Skin

Skin type with higher melanin content, providing greater protection against ultraviolet radiation but varying significantly within and across different populations.

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine, where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.

Lactase

An enzyme in the small intestine that enables humans to assimilate lactose (milk sugar).

Melanin

A pigment found in most organisms, responsible for coloration of the skin, hair, and eyes, and protection against UV radiation.