Because It Was Extremely Expensive as Well as Difficult to Obtain

question 78

Short Answer

Because it was extremely expensive as well as difficult to obtain in the past,__________ was never as popular as cocaine.

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Definitions:

Digestive Tract

The series of organs in the digestive system through which food passes, nutrients are absorbed, and waste is eliminated.

Hunger Signals

Biological cues sent by the body to indicate the need for food intake.

Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body regulates its weight and body fat level with internal mechanisms, aiming to keep body weight at a predetermined, stable level.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The velocity at which the body expends energy in a resting state to keep up primary functions, including breathing and staying warm.