Coca-Leaf Chewing Does Not Result in Widespread Abuse Because __________

question 159

Multiple Choice

Coca-leaf chewing does not result in widespread abuse because __________.

• A)it is carried out with friends and family only
• B)the digestive system absorbs the cocaine too rapidly for there to be an effect
• C)only adults are allowed to chew coca leaves
• D)very low doses of cocaine are ingested

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Definitions:

Habitat Fragmentation

The process by which larger habitats are divided into smaller, isolated fragments, often leading to biodiversity loss and ecosystem disruption.

Generalist Species

Species with a broad niche that can thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions and can make use of a variety of different resources.

Specialist Species

Refers to species that require very specific environmental conditions or resources to thrive, often resulting in a narrow niche.

Natural Ecosystems

Biological communities interacting with their physical environment in a way that has not been significantly altered by human activity, maintaining natural processes and biodiversity.