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ap345

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Which of the following forms of absorption is generally the slowest due to the decreased vascular supply?
 
  a. Subcutaneous
  b. Intramuscular
  c. Intravenous
  d. Sublingual

Question 2

Electrical impulses reach the muscle cell's interior to alter the cell's chemical environment via what network?
 
  A) Myofibrils B) Myofilaments C) Transverse tubules D) Sarcoplasm


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verrinzo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a
Rationale: a. The subcutaneous layer of the skin is composed of dense fatty tissue that has poor vascular supply and slow absorption of medications.
b. Muscles generally have very good blood supply promoting absorption.
c. Intravenous injection provides the most rapid (and common) route of absorption.
d. The sublingual area is highly vascular resulting in rapid absorption.

Answer to Question 2

C


ap345

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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