When differentiating between enzyme induction and enzyme inhibition, enzyme induction can be interpreted as resulting in:
A. an increase in the rate of drug metabolism in the liver, leading to a decreased duration of action.
B. a decrease in the bioavailability of the drug, leading to an increased duration of action.
C. a decrease in the rate of drug metabolism in the liver, leading to a decreased duration of action.
D. none of the above.
Answer: A
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