Why are drugs absorbed slowly after subcutaneous administration?

A) because there are only a few blood vessels in the subcutaneous layer
B) because fat metabolizes a drug quickly
C) because the fat layer is so deep
D) all of the above


Answer: A

B) Fat does not metabolize a drug quickly
C) If a drug is injected into this layer, it does not matter how deep it is, only what it is made of.
D) Only one answer is correct.

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