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.

---

Definitions:

Baking Soda

A chemical compound also known as sodium bicarbonate, used in baking as a leavening agent and for cleaning.

Coffee

A brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans.

Denatures

The process by which proteins lose their three-dimensional structure and function due to factors like changes in pH or temperature.

Pleural Fluid

A thin layer of fluid between the two layers of the pleura, aiding in lubricating and reducing friction during breathing movements of the lungs.