The process by which molecules move from a region of higher concentration to one of lower concentration is known as:
1. diffusion.
2. osmosis.
3. filtration.
4. solubility.
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In diffusion, molecules move from a region of higher concentration to one of lower concentra-tion. The organs that have the biggest blood supply receive medication more quickly, and areas of skin and fat receive the medication more slowly.
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