Cocaine Use Spread in the U

question 44

Multiple Choice

Cocaine use spread in the U.S. in the late 1960s and early 1970s because:

• A) Congress increased the legal limits on production of amphetamines
• B) Congress reduced controls on depressants
• C) The World Bank allocated funds to build a new highway in Peru
• D) The Columbian government actively promoted the production of coca plants

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Definitions:

AIDS

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) affecting the immune system.

Airborne Molecules

Tiny particles or substances suspended in the air that can be inhaled or absorbed by organisms.

Immune System

The complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against attacks by foreign invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.

Macrophage

A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign substances, and pathogens, playing an essential role in the immune response.