The Need for Increasing Amounts of a Substance in Order

question 15

Multiple Choice

The need for increasing amounts of a substance in order to produce the same effect over time is called

• A) Dependence
• B) Tolerance
• C) Withdrawal
• D) Drug seeking

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Definitions:

Hemochromatosis

A genetic disorder causing excessive absorption of iron from the diet, leading to the accumulation of iron in the body and potential organ damage.

Chromat

Pertains to color, used in terms and contexts related to coloring or pigmentation, as in chromatography.

Erythrocyte

A red blood cell that is responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide as a waste product away from tissues and back to the lungs.

Lymphatic System

A part of the immune system, consisting of a network of vessels, ducts, nodes, and organs that helps to maintain bodily fluid levels, defend against infections, and remove cellular waste.