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Drugs are eliminated from the body by two processes |
1- biotransformation [metabolism ] 2- Excretion |
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In biotransformation |
The biotransformed drug is no longer presebt as it is in the body |
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In Excretion |
The drug is transported outside the body via the kidney and other organs |
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Biotransformation is mainly done by the |
Liver |
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Excretion is mainly done by |
The kidney |
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The functional unit of the kidney is the |
Nephron |
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The nephron includes |
Bowmans capsule Proximal tubule Loop of henle Distal tubule Collecting tubule |
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Renal excretion involves one or more of the following processes |
Glomerular filtration Tubular reabsorption Tubular secretion |
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The first step of urine formation |
Glomerular filtration |
A passive process |
