List and Explain Three Mechanisms by Which Drug Tolerance Might

question 51

Essay

List and explain three mechanisms by which drug tolerance might occur.

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Definitions:

Absorption

The process by which substances are taken up from the environment and enter the bloodstream or cells.

Hepatic Portal Vein

Portal vein formed by the superior mesenteric and splenic veins and entering the liver.

Nutrient-Rich Blood

Blood that is high in oxygen and nutrients, often a result of digestion and absorption in the small intestine, ready to be distributed throughout the body.

Liver

A large vital organ in vertebrates responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion, among other functions.