George Decided to Abruptly Quit Using Alcohol

question 102

Multiple Choice

George decided to abruptly quit using alcohol.He is now experiencing sweating, mental confusion, incoherent speech, disorientation, terrifying hallucinations, and extreme restlessness.What are George's symptoms typical of?

• A)alcohol poisoning
• B)hypnagogic shock
• C)delirium tremens
• D)drug tolerance

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Definitions:

Transport Protein

A protein that aids in the movement of substances across a cell membrane.

Quaternary Structure

The overall conformation of a protein produced by the interaction of two or more polypeptide chains. Compare with primary, secondary, and tertiary protein structure.

Polypeptide Chains

Long chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, which fold into specific three-dimensional structures to form proteins.

Steroid Hormone

A type of hormone derived from cholesterol that can pass through cellular membranes and is involved in a wide range of bodily functions.