If a Drug Is Dangerous,poisonous,or in Some Way Interferes with a Person's

question 77

Multiple Choice

If a drug is dangerous,poisonous,or in some way interferes with a person's normal functioning,that drug is said to be __________.

• A)toxic
• B)addictive
• C)illicit
• D)acute

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Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells responsible for conveying signals from the spinal cord and brain to muscles, inducing movement.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Knee Jerk Reflex

A quick involuntary response involving muscle contraction, triggered by a tap on the tendon below the knee cap.

Spinothalamic Tract

A sensory pathway in the spinal cord and brain that carries information about pain and temperature to the brain.