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What is the broadest sense of pharmacology?
The study of how chemical agents, both natural and synthetic (i.e., drugs) affect biological systems.
Why is pharmacology often described as a bridge science?
Because it incorporates multiple scientific disciplines.
What does pharmacology explore now?
The molecular mechanisms by which drugs cause biological effects.
What are some aspects encompassed by pharmacology?
Derivation, chemical properties, physiological and behavioral effects, mechanisms of action, biological transformations, and the therapeutic and non-therapeutic uses of drugs.
What can pharmacological studies determine?
The effects of chemical agents upon subcellular, systemic, physiological or behavioral processes; focus on the treatment and prevention of diseases; or deal with the potential hazards of pesticides and herbicides.
Test your knowledge of pharmacology with this quiz. Explore the evolution of this scientific discipline and its study of the molecular mechanisms by which drugs cause biological effects. Delve into the study of chemical agents and their impact on living organisms.
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