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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Fick's First Law of Diffusion = Describes the rate of diffusion of a drug through a barrier Topical Bioavailability = The fraction of the drug that reaches systemic circulation after topical application Partition coefficient = The ratio of a drug's solubility in two immiscible solvents Drug transport rate = The speed at which a drug moves across a biological membrane
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Stratum corneum layer = The outermost layer of the epidermis, acting as the main barrier to drug penetration Skin surface treatment = Involves the use of cosmetics, sunscreens, and barriers to protect and moisturize the skin Horny layer treatment = Aims to improve emolliency by increasing water content or promoting sloughing Skin appendage treatment = Includes therapies for sweat glands, hair follicles, and other skin appendages
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Fick's First Law of Diffusion = Mathematical equation describing the rate of diffusion of a solute across a membrane Topical Bioavailability = The proportion of a drug that enters systemic circulation after topical application Partition coefficient = The ratio of a drug's concentration in two immiscible phases at equilibrium Drug transport rate = The speed at which a drug is transported across a biological barrier
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Match the following terms related to drug transport in the skin:
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Match the following factors with their influence on drug transport rate:
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