Which type of drug tolerance depends upon processes in the neuron?

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Pharmacodynamic tolerance is a type of drug tolerance that occurs due to adaptive changes in the neuron where the drug acts. This results in a reduced response to the drug over time, and it is primarily mediated through changes in receptor density, sensitivity, or downstream signaling pathways. The other types of drug tolerance (metabolic tolerance, pharmacokinetic tolerance, and behavioral tolerance) are either related to changes in drug metabolism, absorption/distribution/elimination, or learned behaviors, respectively.

Which Type of Drug Tolerance Depends Upon Processes in the Neuron