The movement of a drug from the blood into various body fluids and tissues is called
a. absorption c. metabolism
b. distribution d. excretion
B
Distribution refers to the movement of medications from the blood into various body fluids and tissues. Absorption refers to the passage of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream. Metabolism refers to the deactivation of the medication and changes made so that it can be excreted more easily. Excretion is the process in which drugs are eliminated from the body.
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