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What type of materials can enter cells through the lipid membrane?
What type of materials can enter cells through the lipid membrane?
- Polar materials
- Non-polar materials (correct)
- Highly hydrophilic materials
- Large molecular weight materials
Which type of substances can easily cross renal tubules?
Which type of substances can easily cross renal tubules?
- Non-polar and non-ionized compounds (correct)
- Highly hydrophilic compounds
- Polar and ionized compounds
- Lipid and ionized compounds
What is the quantitative measure of how much of a substance can dissolve in lipids?
What is the quantitative measure of how much of a substance can dissolve in lipids?
- Concentration gradient
- Log P value
- Lipophilicity (correct)
- Degree of ionization
Which factor facilitates the easy crossing of non-ionized drugs across cell membranes?
Which factor facilitates the easy crossing of non-ionized drugs across cell membranes?
What does 'log P' represent in pharmacokinetics?
What does 'log P' represent in pharmacokinetics?
Which type of transporter relies on an energy source?
Which type of transporter relies on an energy source?
What is the primary energy source for active transport?
What is the primary energy source for active transport?
Which region in the gastrointestinal tract is considered acidic for drug absorption?
Which region in the gastrointestinal tract is considered acidic for drug absorption?
What physicochemical property affects the absorption rate of a drug?
What physicochemical property affects the absorption rate of a drug?
Which type of drugs are poorly absorbed due to their high polarity?
Which type of drugs are poorly absorbed due to their high polarity?
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