Which of the Following Barbiturates Has the Longest Duration of Action,compared

question 175

Multiple Choice

Which of the following barbiturates has the longest duration of action,compared to the other three?

• A)pentothal
• B)phenobarbital
• C)secobarbital
• D)amobarbital

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Definitions:

Concentration Differences

The variance in the amount of a substance in different areas, leading to diffusion from high to low concentration.

Plasma Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins.

Concentration Differences

Variations in the amount of a particular substance within a given volume, leading to a gradient that can cause diffusion.

Sodium-Potassium Pump

A membrane-bound ATPase enzyme that pumps sodium out of cells while moving potassium into cells, crucial for maintaining cellular ion balance and membrane potential.