Age and Gender

question 15

Multiple Choice

Age and gender

• A) are not related
• B) intersect and are interrelated
• C) are just two independent social markers
• D) are only characteristics of individuals
• E) are only aspects of social structure

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Definitions:

Blood-Brain Barrier

A selective barrier formed by endothelial cells that protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood while allowing essential nutrients to pass through.

Hydrophobic Drugs

Medications characterized by their tendency to not mix well with water, influencing their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion in the body.

Water-Soluble Drugs

Medications that can dissolve in water, allowing them to be readily absorbed into the bloodstream and distributed throughout the body for therapeutic effect.

Amphetamines

A class of stimulant drugs that increase activity within the brain and nervous system, often used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.