Explain How the Overuse of Antibiotics Could Lead to the Evolution

question 40

Essay

Explain how the overuse of antibiotics could lead to the evolution of drug resistant strains of bacteria.

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Definitions:

Neural Fatigue

A temporary decrease in neural efficiency, leading to a decline in cognitive or physical performance due to prolonged activity.

Stimulus

Anything in the external or internal environment that elicits a response from an organism.

Dishabituation

A renewal of response to a stimulus after a previously habituated response has declined, indicating a recovery of attention or responsiveness.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed in beats per minute (bpm).