The Need to Take a Drug in Order to Avoid

question 105

Multiple Choice

The need to take a drug in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms is called ________.

• A) a craving
• B) tolerance
• C) obsessive compulsion
• D) physical dependence

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Definitions:

Digitoxin

A cardiac glycoside extracted from the foxglove plant, used in the treatment of heart conditions by increasing myocardial contractility.

Plant Conservation

The practice of protecting plant species and their habitats, aiming to prevent plant extinction and preserve biodiversity.

Sugarcane

A tropical grass from which sugar is extracted, known for its tall stalks rich in sucrose.

Gibberellins

A class of plant hormones that promote growth and influence various developmental processes, including stem elongation, germination, and flowering.