Describe the different routes the body uses to excrete drugs. Give an example of a consequence of a specific route of excretion
Most drugs are removed by either urinary or biliary excretion, but some can be excreted via the lungs, bowel, and/or glands, depending on the chemical structure of the metabolite. Some drugs can be excreted in breast milk, which means that a nursing infant will be exposed to them. In addition, patients who are taking drugs excreted via the salivary glands may complain of taste changes.
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Discuss the change in energy usage as a person goes from fasting for a few hours to starving for a few days/weeks
The human adaptive mechanism is best described as:
A) the ability of the body to help protect itself from fluctuations in energy and nutrient intake. B) the fight or flight response. C) the ability of the body to send cues to the brain on what nutrients and foods should be eaten. D) the ability of the brain to simulate essential nutrient production.
Vitamin C and the B vitamins are
What will be an ideal response?
Cancers are characterized by unregulated cell growth, tissue invasion, and _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).