The Drake Equation Allows Us to Estimate the Number of

question 13

Multiple Choice

The Drake equation allows us to estimate the number of

• A) intelligent civilizations that have existed in our galaxy during its entire lifetime
• B) habitable planets on which life has arisen
• C) intelligent civilizations capable of traveling to the Earth
• D) intelligent civilizations capable of communicating in our galaxy now

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Definitions:

Opioid Tolerance

A reduction in the response to opioid drugs following prolonged use, requiring an increased dose to achieve the same effect.

Naloxone (Narcan)

A medication used to counter the effects of opioid overdose by rapidly reversing narcotic depression.

Increasingly Higher Doses

A regimen where the amount of medication administered is gradually increased over time to achieve or maintain a desired effect.

Severity

The degree of intensity or seriousness of a disease, condition, or event.