Inhibition of the Intestinal CYP3A4 Enzyme Interferes with Bioavailability of Affected

question 19

Multiple Choice

Inhibition of the intestinal CYP3A4 enzyme interferes with bioavailability of affected drugs with the result of:

• A) Decreased blood levels of the drug
• B) Increased blood levels of the drug
• C) Malabsorption of energy nutrients
• D) Malabsorption of vitamins and minerals

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Definitions:

Spindle

Collection of microtubules that assist in the orderly distribution of chromosomes during cell division.

Plant Cells

Cells that are the basic building blocks of plant life, characterized by a rigid cell wall, chloroplasts for photosynthesis, and a large central vacuole.

Centrosomes

Organelles that serve as the main microtubule organizing centers in animal cells, playing a critical role in cell division.

Crossing-Over

Exchange of segments between non-sister chromatids of a bivalent during meiosis.