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jc611

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Cell adaptation theory assumes that a drug's action occurs on specific cells in the central nervous system.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Downregulation refers to a process where repeated exposure to a drug increases the number of receptor sites on neurons that the drug activates.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

False



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