In Terms of Substance-Related Disorders, the Word Addiction Is Most

question 95

Multiple Choice

In terms of substance-related disorders, the word addiction is most closely associated with

• A)substance use.
• B)intoxication.
• C)substance dependence.
• D)polysubstance abuse.

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Definitions:

Glutamate

An important neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in learning and memory, also serving as a precursor for the synthesis of GABA in neurons.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances released by neurons to transmit signals across a synapse to another neuron, muscle, or gland.

Biological Processes

Any process that occurs within a living organism to maintain life, including growth, metabolism, reproduction, and response to stimuli.

Repolarization

The process of returning membrane potential to its resting level.