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cmoore54

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Tolerance refers to
 
  A) the ability to tolerate large doses of drugs without impairment of psychological or physical abilities.
  B) a strong psychological desire and craving for a drug.
  C) the property of a drug that requires increasingly higher levels to get the same effect.
  D) the property of a drug that requires changes in the body's physical functions, making the drug necessary for normal functioning.

Question 2

Carla, a 120-pound woman, and her twin brother Carlos, a 200-pound man, decided to celebrate their 21st birthday by equally dividing a six-pack of beer, although neither had consumed much alcohol before this time. You would guess that
 
  A) Carla will be more affected by the beer than Carlos.
  B) Carlos will be more affected by the beer than Carla.
  C) the twins will be equally affected by the beer.
  D) neither will be affected, as beer does not have enough alcohol to cause intoxication.



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ttt030911

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A




cmoore54

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


isabelt_18

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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