First Pass Effect Means That a Drug ___________

question 18

Multiple Choice

First pass effect means that a drug ___________.

• A)causes full clinical response the first time it passes through the target organ
• B)penetrates very quickly through cell membranes
• C)is very quickly absorbed from the GI tract
• D)is quickly metabolized after absorption from the intestines by the liver

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Definitions:

Sex-linked Inheritance

A mode of inheritance that is associated with genes located on the sex chromosomes, often leading to traits or disorders manifesting differently in males and females.

X Chromosome

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Physical Contact

Interaction involving touch between individuals, which can influence emotional well-being and social bonding.

Autism

A developmental disorder characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and by restricted and repetitive behaviors.