A Compound That Is 98 % Lipid-Bound Means

question 27

Multiple Choice

A compound that is 98 % lipid-bound means

• A)98 % of that compound's molecules absorbed into circulation are bound to blood lipids.
• B)98 % of that compound's molecules are available for the body to use immediately.
• C)98 % of the molecules for that compound are subject to elimination more rapidly because of being in this state.
• D)2 % of the drug molecules are not available to have any biological effect.

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