When he goes to his first college party, Victor gets totally drunk from one beer. His friends tease him the next day for being a "lightweight." Several years later, after having gone partying and drinking every weekend, Victor is now able to drink a six-pack of beer without getting tipsy at all. Victor's body has developed ________ to alcohol.

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Victor's ability to drink more alcohol without feeling intoxicated indicates that his body has developed a tolerance to alcohol. Tolerance occurs when the body becomes less responsive to a substance after repeated use, leading to a need for higher doses to achieve the same effect.

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