In the Context of Pharmacokinetics, Which of the Following Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the context of pharmacokinetics, which of the following is true of the processes that occur within the human body after drug administration?

• A) Swallowed drugs are generally absorbed more readily in the stomach than in the intestines.
• B) The acidity and alkalinity of the stomach and intestines have negligible influence on the solubility of swallowed drugs.
• C) The transportation of drugs from the site of administration to the site of action is independent of the cardiovascular functioning of the user.
• D) The liver is capable of chemically altering the original substance to form a new and often inactive drug.

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