The Prefix Mega- Means ________ and Great

question 18

Multiple Choice

The prefix mega- means ________ and great.

• A) high
• B) large
• C) long
• D) wide

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Definitions:

Physical Dependence

A physiological state of adaptation to a specific psychoactive substance, characterized by the onset of withdrawal symptoms when the substance is reduced or discontinued.

Drug Tolerance

A condition in which the user becomes progressively less affected by the drug and must take increasingly larger doses to maintain the same effect or high.

Drug Tolerance

A physiological state where the effectiveness of a drug decreases as a result of prolonged exposure, requiring larger doses to achieve the initial effect.

Drug Detoxification

The medical or psychological treatment for removing toxic substances, including drugs and alcohol, from the body, often the first step towards recovery from addiction.