The Sensitivity S to a Drug Is Related to the Dosage

question 55

Multiple Choice

The sensitivity S to a drug is related to the dosage x in milligrams by . Use a graphing utility to determine what dosage gives maximum sensitivity. ​

• A) 97
• B) 235,225
• C) 970, 0
• D) 970
• E) 485

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Definitions:

Natural Opiates

Substances derived from the opium poppy plant that act on the nervous system to produce pain relief and euphoria.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various bodily functions and processes.

Glands

Organs in the body that secrete hormones or other substances directly into the blood or surrounding tissues.

Organs

Structures composed of different tissues that perform specific functions within an organism, such as the heart, liver, or lungs.