10 Questions
Which organ is the most important for drug biotransformation?
Liver
What is the primary purpose of drug biotransformation?
To convert drugs into more polar, water-soluble compounds for easier excretion
Which of the following drugs undergoes biotransformation to produce an active metabolite?
Enrofloxacin
What is the consequence of biotransformation for some drugs like Paracetamol?
Conversion into an active metabolite
Which type of enzymes catalyze biotransformation reactions?
Liver microsomal enzymes
What is the term for the study of drug action on the body?
Pharmacodynamics
Which of the following is an example of drug action 'on the cell membrane'?
Acting on specific receptors e.g. histamine
What is the term for the ability of a drug to bind to a receptor?
Affinity
Which substance binds to the receptor and has affinity but no intrinsic activity?
Antagonist
What is the term for a substance that binds with low intrinsic activity and may act as an agonist or antagonist?
Partial agonist
Test your knowledge about the process of biochemical alteration of drugs in the body, converting them into more polar, water-soluble compounds for easier excretion. Learn about the organs involved in drug metabolism and the impact of biotransformation on drug efficacy.
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