Most Drugs of Low Molecular Weight Are Filtered Out of the Blood

question 29

Short Answer

Most drugs of low molecular weight are filtered out of the blood in the _______________ unless they are bound to large molecules such as proteins or to erythrocytes.

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Definitions:

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the conversion of stored glycogen into glucose in the liver.

Glycogen

A large, branched polysaccharide that serves as a form of energy storage in animals and fungi; it is primarily stored in the liver and muscle cells.

Adrenal Medulla

Inner portion of the adrenal gland; secretes the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Hormones

Chemical substances produced in the body that regulate and control the activity of certain cells or organs, essential for every bodily function.