Grapefruit Juice Increases the Bioavailability of Several Drugs By

question 44

Multiple Choice

Grapefruit juice increases the bioavailability of several drugs by:

• A) blocking a cytochrome system in the small intestine.
• B) dissolving more of the drug due to acidity.
• C) enhancing carrier proteins that absorb the drug.
• D) delaying breakdown of the drug in the liver.

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Definitions:

Neuronal Effect

The influence or impact of neural activity on behavior, cognition, or physical states, stemming from the functioning of neurons.

Evolutionary Psychologists

Researchers who study the psychological adaptations of humans to the changing physical and social environment, particularly focusing on how specific behaviors or mental processes enhance survival and reproductive success.

Stimulus-Response Relationships

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Neural Circuitry

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