Pharmacology: Drug Delivery Systems
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What is a characteristic of liposomes?

  • They are made from chitosan
  • They are toxic in nature
  • They are used for systemic delivery of therapeutic drugs
  • They are biodegradable and non-toxic (correct)
  • What is chitosan used to deliver?

  • Topical antihistamines
  • Topical all trans retinoic acid (ATRA) (correct)
  • Topical antibiotics
  • Topical analgesics
  • What is shark gel made from?

  • Dried meat of elasmobranchs
  • Fish scales
  • Fresh meat of elasmobranchs (correct)
  • Fish bones
  • What is the primary use of alginates in the food industry?

    <p>Thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is bioencapsulation used for?

    <p>Delivering nutraceuticals through live feed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for the quality of live feed in bioencapsulation?

    <p>Content of essential fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the major benefits of using drug delivery systems?

    <p>Improving efficiency of drug under treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary property of hydrogels that determines their ability to absorb and swell in water?

    <p>Equilibrium swelling degree or sorption capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of degradation of polyanhydrides?

    <p>Hydrolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of hydrogels in terms of biocompatibility?

    <p>High-water content enhances biocompatibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of starch in biodegradable gels?

    <p>Amylase-mediated degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of biodegradable gel-based drug vehicles?

    <p>Controlled release of proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of degradation of collagen in biodegradable gels?

    <p>Collagenase-mediated degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity in hydrogels?

    <p>Control drug release</p> Signup and view all the answers

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