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Which organ is the most important for biotransformation of drugs?
Which organ is the most important for biotransformation of drugs?
- Lungs
- Gut mucosa
- Kidney
- Liver (correct)
What is the primary purpose of biotransformation in the body?
What is the primary purpose of biotransformation in the body?
- To convert drugs into more polar, water-soluble compounds for easier excretion through the kidneys (correct)
- To decrease excretion through the kidneys
- To make drugs more lipid-soluble
- To activate inactive drugs
Which drug is an example of being largely excreted unchanged in the urine?
Which drug is an example of being largely excreted unchanged in the urine?
- Furosemide (correct)
- Paracetamol
- Enrofloxacin
- Ciprofloxacin
What is the consequence of biotransformation for some drugs?
What is the consequence of biotransformation for some drugs?
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Where are biotransformation reactions catalyzed by enzymes located?
Where are biotransformation reactions catalyzed by enzymes located?
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