Colloidal Dispersions and Light Scattering

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What is the main factor that affects the diffusion of small ions through a membrane?

  • Shape of the macromolecule
  • Charge of the macromolecule (correct)
  • Size of the macromolecule
  • Solubility of the macromolecule

What is the purpose of co-administering a macromolecule with an ionizable drug in the GIT?

  • To facilitate the absorption of the drug (correct)
  • To slow down the diffusion of the drug
  • To neutralize the charge of the drug
  • To enhance the solubility of the drug

What type of macromolecule is co-administered with potassium benzyl penicillin to enhance its diffusion?

  • Neutral macromolecule
  • Zwitterionic macromolecule
  • Cationic macromolecule
  • Anionic macromolecule (correct)

What is the underlying mechanism that facilitates the diffusion of an ionizable drug in the presence of a macromolecule?

<p>Mutual ionic repulsion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term that describes the effect of a charged macromolecule on the diffusion of small ions through a membrane?

<p>Donnan membrane effect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location where the co-administration of a macromolecule with an ionizable drug is applied?

<p>Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the macromolecule in the Donnan membrane effect?

<p>To facilitate the diffusion of ions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the macromolecule that affects the diffusion of small ions through a membrane?

<p>Charge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the co-administration of a macromolecule with an ionizable drug in the GIT?

<p>Enhanced absorption of the drug (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the electrical property that is related to the Donnan membrane effect?

<p>Electrical double layer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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