The Amount of Time It Takes for 50% of a Drug

question 76

Multiple Choice

The amount of time it takes for 50% of a drug to be metabolized and excreted is called the drug's

• A) dose.
• B) half-dose.
• C) effective dose.
• D) half-life.

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