Which of the following terms means the degree to which a substance is poisonous?
A) side effect
B) habituation
C) toxicity
D) potentiation
C
Explanation: Toxicity is the degree to which a substance is poisonous. Habituation is the emotional dependence on a drug. A side effect is a response to a drug other than the desired effect. Potentiation is when one drug boosts the effects of another drug.
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