The Nurse Clarifies Terms Relative to Substance Abuse

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse clarifies terms relative to substance abuse.Match the option with the definition.

-Uses psychoactive drugs in nontherapeutic manner

• A)Abuse
• B)Psychological dependence
• C)Addiction
• D)Tolerance
• E)Withdrawal

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Definitions:

Keratinocytes

The primary type of cells found in the epidermis, responsible for the production of keratin.

Melanocytes

Cells located in the bottom layer of the skin's epidermis and in the eye, responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color.

Keratinocytes

The predominant cell type in the epidermis, responsible for the production of keratin, a protein that helps protect the skin from environmental damage.

Melanosomes

Organelles within cells that synthesize, store, and transport melanin, the pigment responsible for skin, hair, and eye color.