The Use of Any Substance That Threatens a Person's Health

question 14

Multiple Choice

The use of any substance that threatens a person's health or impairs his or her social or economic functioning is referred by what term?

• A) Drug dependence
• B) Substance abuse
• C) Drug addiction
• D) Illegal

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Definitions:

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by decreasing the concentration of calcium.

Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

A hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the blood.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, overseeing both voluntary actions and the functioning of internal organs.

Homeostasis

The autonomous mechanism through which life forms uphold equilibrium as they adapt to variations in environmental conditions.