_____ is the development of decreasing sensitivity to a drug because of continued use, whereas _____ is the development of increased capacity for the use of one drug because of the use of another drug.

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Tolerance is when the body becomes less responsive to a drug over time, requiring more of the drug to achieve the same effect. Cross-tolerance occurs when the use of one drug increases tolerance to another drug, often because they share similar mechanisms of action.

_____ Is the Development of Decreasing Sensitivity to a Drug