When Toxic or Potentially Toxic Substances Build Up in the Food

question 17

Multiple Choice

When toxic or potentially toxic substances build up in the food chain,the process is called

• A)vector transmission.
• B)biomagnification.
• C)bioloading.
• D)radiation sickness.

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Definitions:

Psychoactive Drugs

Substances that change brain function, resulting in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.

Stimulants

Psychoactive drugs, including caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, and cocaine, that increase the central nervous system’s activity.

Hallucinogens

Psychoactive drugs that modify a person’s perceptual experiences and produce visual images that are not real.

Cognitive Theory

A theoretical framework that emphasizes the importance of internal processes in understanding behavior, thought, and emotion.