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What does pharmacology study?
What does pharmacology study?
- Geographical distribution of pharmaceuticals
- Interactions between living organisms and chemicals (correct)
- Genetic mutations in organisms
- Mathematical functions and equations
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?
- Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacodynamics (correct)
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacoepidemiology
What are pharmaceuticals considered if they have medicinal properties?
What are pharmaceuticals considered if they have medicinal properties?
- Nutraceuticals
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Pharmaceuticals (correct)
- Cosmeceuticals
What does pharmacokinetics study?
What does pharmacokinetics study?
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What does pharmacology encompass?
What does pharmacology encompass?
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Study Notes
Pharmacology Overview
- Pharmacology studies the interactions between living organisms and chemicals, including the sources, effects, and detection of chemical substances.
Pharmacodynamics
- Pharmacodynamics is the area of pharmacology that studies the effects of a drug on biological systems.
Pharmaceuticals
- Pharmaceuticals are considered medicines if they have medicinal properties.
Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacokinetics studies the movement of drugs within the body, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
Scope of Pharmacology
- Pharmacology encompasses the study of drugs, including their origins, effects, and detection, as well as their interactions with living organisms.
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Test your knowledge of pharmacology with this quiz! Explore topics such as drug origins, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic uses, and toxicology. Dive into the study of chemical interactions with living organisms and their impact on biochemical functions.
