From a Pharmacology Standpoint,which of the Following Best Explains Why

question 14

Multiple Choice

From a pharmacology standpoint,which of the following best explains why levodopa is superior to dopamine?

• A)It crosses the blood-brain barrier.
• B)It has fewer adverse effects.
• C)It has less risk for addiction.
• D)It can be administered orally.

---

Definitions:

Decompression Melting

The process by which melting occurs in the mantle due to a decrease in pressure as rocks ascend towards the surface.

Mantle-Derived Magmas

Magma that originates from the Earth's mantle, typically characterized by its composition which can influence the type of volcanic eruption.

Continental Crust

The thick part of the Earth's crust that forms the continents and continental shelves, composed mostly of granite.

Decompression Melting

The process where melting occurs in upwelling mantle material as it experiences lower pressures without a corresponding decrease in temperature, leading to magma formation.