When He Goes to His First College Party, Victor Gets

question 16

Multiple Choice

When he goes to his first college party, Victor gets totally drunk from one beer. His friends tease him the next day for being a "lightweight." Several years later, after having gone partying and drinking every weekend, Victor is now able to drink a six-pack of beer without getting tipsy at all. Victor's body has developed ________ to alcohol.

• A) synergistic effects
• B) cross-intoxication
• C) withdrawal
• D) tolerance
• E) immunity

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Definitions:

Storing Calcium

The process of accumulating calcium in the body, essential for bone health and other physiological functions.

Peristalsis

A progressive, wavelike muscular movement that occurs involuntarily in the urinary and digestive system.

Stored Glycogen

A form of glucose stored in the liver and muscles, which can be broken down to supply energy when needed.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.