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Which of the following statements about passive diffusion is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about passive diffusion is NOT true?
- It requires energy in the form of ATP. (correct)
- It is not saturable.
- It is dependent on the concentration gradient.
- It is used by the vast majority of drugs.
Aqueous diffusion is not affected by the pH of the medium.
Aqueous diffusion is not affected by the pH of the medium.
True (A)
What type of drugs does non-aqueous diffusion primarily involve?
What type of drugs does non-aqueous diffusion primarily involve?
Lipid soluble drugs
Drugs which closely resemble naturally occurring metabolites are involved in __________ transport.
Drugs which closely resemble naturally occurring metabolites are involved in __________ transport.
Match the type of drug diffusion with its characteristics:
Match the type of drug diffusion with its characteristics:
Which of the following examples illustrates non-aqueous diffusion?
Which of the following examples illustrates non-aqueous diffusion?
Flashcards
Passive diffusion
Passive diffusion
Drug movement from high to low concentration, no energy needed.
Aqueous diffusion
Aqueous diffusion
Water-soluble drug movement through pores (aquaporins).
Non-aqueous diffusion
Non-aqueous diffusion
Lipid-soluble drug movement across membranes.
Specialized transport
Specialized transport
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factors affecting specialized transport
factors affecting specialized transport
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factors affecting passive diffusion
factors affecting passive diffusion
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