The condition that results from exposure to either a poison or a dangerous amount of a drug that is normally safe when given in a smaller amount is called _______.

a.  selective distribution
b.  toxicity
c.  placebo
d.  synergism


b.  toxicity

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Participation in school-based meal programs has demonstrated which of the following academic benefits?

A. improved reading scores, greater class participation, improved math scores B. better school attendance, greater class participation, improved achievement C. improved attention span, greater class participation, improved reading scores D. improved attention span, decreased tardiness, improved achievement

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Adaptation is the state of the body in which there exists a stable equilibrium of internal functions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The BPOC list five specific "phases of transition" that persons who experience traumatic events typically go through; i.e., a police shooting. Which of the following correctly lists in order these phases of transition?

A. Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. B. Anger, Distress, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance C. Distress, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance D. Surprise, Denial, Anger, Depression, and Acceptance.

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Cancer of the blood-forming tissues is known as

A) metastasis. B) sarcoma. C) lymphoma. D) leukemia.

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