An abnormal state induced by a chemical agent such as a drug, serum, or toxin is known as:

A. potentiation
B. euphoria
C. intoxication
D. depression


c
Rationale: Intoxication is an abnormal state induced by a chemical agent, such as a drug, serum, or toxin. Essentially, in-toxication is a form of poisoning. It can lead to permanent disability and sometimes death.

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