What term is used to describe a more gradual decrease in responsiveness to a drug, taking days or weeks to develop?
a) Refractoriness
b) Cumulative effect
c) Tolerance
d) Tachyphylaxis
aanya.bansal Answered question August 20, 2024
The correct answer is: c) Tolerance
Tolerance refers to a decrease in responsiveness to a drug that develops over a longer period, typically days or weeks. This can occur through various mechanisms, such as:
1. Receptor downregulation
2. Increased drug metabolism
3. Changes in gene expression
4. Behavioral adaptations
aanya.bansal Answered question August 20, 2024