Why Is It That Coca Chewing Produces Few Instances of Toxicity

question 65

Multiple Choice

Why is it that coca chewing produces few instances of toxicity?

• A)Little cocaine is distributed to the brain,since absorption from the digestive system is slow.
• B)There is a chemical found in coca leaves which dilutes the small amount of cocaine found in the leaves.
• C)As coca leaves are chewed,the cocaine is absorbed through the cheek linings,bypassing absorption in the digestive tract.
• D)Ingestion of coca products never results in toxic effects.

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