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vichka [17]
2 years ago
15

Which pharmacokinetic parameter is affected most by decreased intestinal motility related to the aging process? a. excretion b.

distribution c. absorption d. metabolism?
Biology
1 answer:
Tpy6a [65]2 years ago
8 0
I believe the answer is <span>c. absorption

</span>The phase of pharmacokinetic that happens in the intestine is when the drug absorbed. A person with old age will have lower intestine motility. This will increase the transit time which will increase the amount of drug absorbed.

Age could also influence others pharmacokinetic parameter(<span>excretion, distribution, metabolism) but it is related with another organ, not intestine.</span>
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