The Recreational Use of Opium Was Popularized by the Book

question 216

Multiple Choice

The recreational use of opium was popularized by the book Confessions of an Opium Eater,written by __________.

• A)Claudius Galen
• B)Thomas DeQuincey
• C)Thomas Sears of Sears,Roebuck
• D)Friedrich Sertürner

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Definitions:

Bicarbonate Ions

Chemical ions (HCO3-) that act as a buffering agent in blood, maintaining pH balance by neutralizing acids.

Carbonic Acid

A weak acid that forms when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, playing a crucial role in the carbon dioxide transport of blood and the acid-base balance in the body.

Thoracic Cavity

The part of the body located between the neck and the abdomen, housing the heart and lungs within the rib cage.

Spiracle

An external respiratory opening found in some animals, including insects and some amphibians, used for breathing.