The speed of systemic availability depends on pharmaceutical factors and:
A) bloodstream absorption
B) gastrointestinal absorption
C) rate of excretion
D) cellular absorption
B) gastrointestinal absorption
The speed of systemic availability (or bioavailability) depends on pharmaceutical factors and gastrointestinal absorption. Pharmaceutical factors include the rate at which a tablet or capsule dissolves, or the use of binding products in formulating the medication. Factors that affect drug absorption include food in the stomach, other drugs taken concurrently, intestinal motility, or certain disease states.
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