________ is an actual change in sensitivity to a drug.

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Functional tolerance is defined as an actual change in sensitivity to a drug. It occurs due to changes in the nervous system or other physiologic factors. Metabolic tolerance (A) is the result of the body becoming more efficient at metabolizing a drug. Apparent tolerance (B) occurs when an individual’s behavior changes to compensate for the effects of the drug without actually reducing drug sensitivity. Saturation tolerance (D) refers to the point at which an increase in drug dosage does not result in a corresponding increase in drug effects. Assimilation tolerance (E) is not a recognized form of drug tolerance.

________ Is an Actual Change in Sensitivity to a Drug