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Which organ predominantly carries out xenobiotic metabolism?
Which organ predominantly carries out xenobiotic metabolism?
- Intestine
- Lungs
- Liver (correct)
- Kidney
What are the routes of secretion for xenobiotics?
What are the routes of secretion for xenobiotics?
- Saliva, urine, breath, and sweat
- Urine, feces, breath, and tears
- Tears, saliva, urine, and sweat
- Urine, feces, breath, and sweat (correct)
Which enzymes play a crucial role in xenobiotic metabolism?
Which enzymes play a crucial role in xenobiotic metabolism?
- Amylase enzymes
- Cytochrome P450 enzymes (correct)
- Protease enzymes
- Lipase enzymes
Which of the following is the most frequent conjugation reaction in Phase 2 metabolism?
Which of the following is the most frequent conjugation reaction in Phase 2 metabolism?
Which enzyme is responsible for mediating sulfation in Phase 2 metabolism?
Which enzyme is responsible for mediating sulfation in Phase 2 metabolism?
Which molecule is commonly used as the methyl donor in methylation reactions during Phase 2 metabolism?
Which molecule is commonly used as the methyl donor in methylation reactions during Phase 2 metabolism?
Which of the following organs contains the highest amount of cytochrome P450 enzymes?
Which of the following organs contains the highest amount of cytochrome P450 enzymes?
What is the main function of cytochrome P450 enzymes?
What is the main function of cytochrome P450 enzymes?
Which of the following compounds can be metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes?
Which of the following compounds can be metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes?
Which enzyme is estimated to act on approximately 50% of known drugs?
Which enzyme is estimated to act on approximately 50% of known drugs?
What are some of the effects of cytochrome P450 in medicine?
What are some of the effects of cytochrome P450 in medicine?
Which factors can affect xenobiotic metabolism?
Which factors can affect xenobiotic metabolism?
