Which is the best definition of the term tolerance?
A) Varying doses of medication or substance to achieve the same effect
B) Varying doses of a medication to increase the effect of the medication or substance
C) Higher doses of a medication needed to have the same effect
D) Lower doses of a medication needed to have the same effect
Answer: C) Higher doses of a medication needed to have the same effect
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