When the Body Adjusts or Compensates to the Presence of a Particular

question 58

Multiple Choice

When the body adjusts or compensates to the presence of a particular drug, the process is referred to as

• A) behavioral tolerance
• B) cross tolerance
• C) pharmacological tolerance
• D) reverse tolerance

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Definitions:

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that surrounds the axons of some nerve cells, serving to speed up electrical impulses transmitted along the nerve cells.

Adjacent Cells

Cells that are next to each other, sharing a common boundary or close proximity.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out information.

Infancy

The period in human development from birth to the age of two years, characterized by rapid physical growth and cognitive development.