Which of the following best defines the term addiction?

A) The continuing need to take or use a substance
B) Interdependence or the continuing need to take or use a substance
C) Dependence or a state needed to increase a medication to produce the same effect
D) Interdependence or the body's need and ability to use a substanc


Answer: A) The continuing need to take or use a substance

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a. society b. the states c. the federal government d. individuals

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Airway resistance (Raw) is usually defined as:

a. the pressure difference between the ends of the airway divided by the flow rate of gas moving through the airway. b. the sum of the pressures between the ends of the airway divided by the flow rate of gas moving through the airway. c. the pressure difference between the ends of the airway multiplied by the flow rate of gas moving through the airway. d. the sum of the pressures between the ends of the airway multiplied by the flow rate of gas moving through the airway.

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The blood carries waste products to all of the following places for elimination, EXCEPT the ________.

A. liver B. intestines C. kidneys D. skin

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The genetic information of viruses includes which of the following?

A) DNA B) RNA C) either DNA or RNA D) none of the above

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