Which of the Following Is an Example of Pharmacodynamics

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of pharmacodynamics?

• A) Smoking causes nicotine to reach the brain much more quickly than using a nicotine patch.
• B) Many antidepressant drugs block the reuptake of serotonin from the synapse.
• C) Taking an antacid can reduce the absorption of aspirin from the stomach into the bloodstream.
• D) Many drugs are metabolized in the liver.

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Definitions:

Maxilla

A pair of bones forming the upper jaw, central portion of the facial skeleton, and part of the roof of the mouth, holding the upper teeth.

Cranium

The skull, especially the part enclosing the brain.

Pectoral Girdle

Site of attachment of the upper limb to the trunk; consists of the scapula and the clavicle; also called shoulder girdle.

Cervical Vertebrae

The seven vertebrae in the neck region of the spine that support the skull and enable a range of head movements.