Drug addiction is defined as __________.

a.  the use of a drug for other than therapeutic purposes
b.  physical dependence and withdrawal reaction with physiological effects
c.  illegal behavior
d.  a problem with the moral character


b.  physical dependence and withdrawal reaction with physiological effects

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A. prescription drugs B. anti-inflammatory drugs C. sedative hypnotics D. inhalants

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What are the roles of the following molecules in the signal transduction pathway leading from the T-cell receptor:

(i) the CD3 complex; (ii) protein tyrosine kinase Lck; (iii) CD45; (iv) ZAP-70; (v) the ? chain; (vi) inositol trisphosphate (IP3); (vii) calcineurin? What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following statements is a characteristic of binge drinking?

A. Consuming beer with soft drinks B. Taking a shot of vodka in a night party C. Drinking a glass of wine with friends D. Consuming a pint of beer E. Consuming five or more drinks in a row

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Patients with severely reduced C3 levels tend to have:

a. increased numbers of severe viral infections b. increased numbers of severe bacterial infections c. low gamma globulin levels d. frequent episodes of hemolytic anemia

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