Which type of tolerance is most directly dependent on factors such as frequency and amount of drug administered to the organism and is independent of the drug administration context?
A)associative tolerance
B)behavioral tolerance
C)pharmacodynamic tolerance
D)genetic tolerance

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Pharmacodynamic tolerance is directly dependent on the frequency and amount of drug administered to the organism and is independent of the drug administration context. Associative tolerance is dependent on environmental cues associated with drug use, while behavioral tolerance is related to learned behaviors associated with drug use. Genetic tolerance is related to genetic variations that affect drug metabolism and response. Therefore, the correct choice is C, pharmacodynamic tolerance.

Which Type of Tolerance Is Most Directly Dependent on Factors