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What does pharmacology primarily study?
What does pharmacology primarily study?
Which area of pharmacology studies the effects of a drug on biological systems?
Which area of pharmacology studies the effects of a drug on biological systems?
What does pharmacokinetics primarily study?
What does pharmacokinetics primarily study?
What are substances with medicinal properties considered in pharmacology?
What are substances with medicinal properties considered in pharmacology?
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How is pharmacology different from pharmacy?
How is pharmacology different from pharmacy?
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Study Notes
Overview of Pharmacology
- Pharmacology is the study of the effects of drugs on living organisms.
Subfield of Pharmacology
- Pharmacodynamics is the area of pharmacology that studies the effects of a drug on biological systems.
Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacokinetics primarily studies the movement of drugs within the body, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME).
Medicinal Substances
- Substances with medicinal properties are considered as drugs in pharmacology.
Distinction between Pharmacology and Pharmacy
- Pharmacology focuses on the study of drugs and their effects, whereas pharmacy is concerned with the preparation, dispensing, and proper use of drugs.
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Test your knowledge of pharmacology with this quiz covering the origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology of medical drugs and medications, as well as the interactions between living organisms and chemicals.
