Bioavailability of Orally Administered Drugs Is Initially Associated with Which

question 5

Multiple Choice

Bioavailability of orally administered drugs is initially associated with which physiologic phenomenon?

• A) Rate of renal excretion
• B) First-pass metabolism
• C) Synaptic transmission
• D) Blood-brain barrier

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Stimulation

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system, which increases heart rate, blood pressure, and energy availability; often referred to as the "fight or flight" response.

ANS

The Autonomic Nervous System, a part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions such as the heartbeat, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Sympathetic Division

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the "fight or flight" response, prepping the body for action.

Parasympathetic Division

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and maintaining resting functions, such as digestion.