When chemicals X and Y are administered simultaneously, their combined effects are far greater than the sum of their effects when given alone. This chemical interaction between chemicals X and Y can…
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When chemicals X and Y are administered simultaneously, their combined effects are far greater than the sum of their effects when given alone. This chemical interaction between chemicals X and Y can be described as
- Potentiative
- Additive
- Antagonistic
- Synergistic
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Synergistic
When two agents each have an effect and together produce far more than the sum, the interaction is synergistic (2 + 2 = 20). Potentiation is when one agent has no effect alone but enhances the other.
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