Discuss physical, psychological, and social factors related to how drugs may affect an individual. List and discuss at least one factor in each realm.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Physical factors may include body mass, general health, genetic factors, and concomitant use of multiple drugs. Psychological factors may include the placebo effect and pre-conceived expectations. Social factors may include the physical environment where the drug use takes place.
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A. pancreatitis B. emphysema C. hepatitis C D. meningitis
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A. brain stem. B. cerebellum. C. cerebral cortex. D. spinal cord.
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A. adrenaline; testosterone B. epinephrine; norepinephrine C. dopamine; serotonin D. progestin; estrogen
Many basic adjective suffixes mean "pertaining to."?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false