Tolerance Dependence and Desensitization in Pharmacology

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What is the primary mechanism of drug tolerance?
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Which of the following best describes drug dependence?
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What is desensitization in the context of receptor activity?
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Which process involves a decrease in the number of receptors on the cell surface?
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How does the body typically respond to chronic exposure to an agonist?
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Which factor is most likely to lead to pharmacodynamic tolerance?
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Which mechanism is NOT typically associated with drug desensitization?
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What is a common consequence of receptor downregulation?
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Which of the following is NOT a sign of physical dependence?
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Which term describes the need for an increased dose to achieve the same effect?
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