5 Questions
Which type of transport requires a carrier molecule and a form of energy?
Active transport
In which type of transport can the process be saturated?
Active transport
Which type of transport allows no transport against a concentration gradient?
Facilitated diffusion
Which parameter is related to the size and lipid solubility of the drug, and the viscosity of the diffusion medium?
Diffusion coefficient
What is the driving force for drug diffusing across the membrane in passive diffusion?
Concentration gradient
Test your knowledge on the mechanisms of drug absorption, focusing on carrier mediated transport including active transport and facilitated diffusion. Learn about the requirements and characteristics of these processes.
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