Why is drug action more prolonged in infants and the elderly?

a. the drugs are absorbed quicker c. these groups are less able to metabolize and excrete drugs
b. these groups have less neurons d. these groups produce more neurotransmitters


C

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Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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An artificial opening in the trachea is a:

A. Trachectomy  B. Tracheotomy C. tracheostomy  D. Tracheoplasty

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If you were using the percentage method of grading to determine a grade, you must be mindful that:

A) it is usually objective. B) the general proficiency of the group does not need to be considered. C) the collective performance on all assignments must be ranked. D) it is a criterion-referenced grading system. E) it is independent on the professional judgment of the teacher.

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Antigens:

a. Streptococci b. Antibiotics c. Antitoxins d. Produced by antibodies e. Penicillins

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