The Process in Which Neurons Adapt to Psychoactive Drug Use

question 93

Multiple Choice

The process in which neurons adapt to psychoactive drug use by reducing the number of receptors or by reducing their sensitivity to the drug is known __________ regulation.

• A)down
• B)up
• C)neuron
• D)metabolic

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Definitions:

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