Patients Who Have a Poor Metabolism Phenotype Will Have

question 7

Multiple Choice

Patients who have a poor metabolism phenotype will have:

• A) Slowed metabolism of a prodrug into an active drug, leading to accumulation of prodrug
• B) Accumulation of inactive metabolites of drugs
• C) A need for increased dosages of medications
• D) Increased elimination of an active drug

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Definitions:

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone that plays key roles in health and well-being, including the development of male sexual characteristics, muscle mass, and bone density.

Rete Testis

A network of tubules in the testes where sperm partially matures and is transported to the epididymis.

Ductus Deferens

A channel responsible for moving sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts in the system of male reproduction.

Ejaculation

Reflexive expulsion of semen from the penis.