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casperchen82

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The primary organ that metabolizes drugs is the
 
  a. liver.
  b. lungs.
  c. mucosa.
  d. kidneys.
  e. skin.

Question 2

An increase in ________ for a drug would cause that drug to more rapidly reach the brain.
 
  a. metabolism of the drug via the liver
  b. lipid solubility
  c. water solubility
  d. depot binding of the drug in blood, bone and fat
  e. kidney excretion



sylvia

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. liver.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. lipid solubility



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