All of the following alter the rate of absorption of drugs except one. Which one is the exception?
a. fatty foods
b. blood flow to the target organ
c. hydrogen ion concentration
d. surface area of the esophagus
d. The surface area of the small intestine is of concern for absorption. The drug just passes down the esophagus, which is not involved in absorption.
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Which motor pathway is responsible for conscious, voluntary control of skeletal muscles?
A) Corticospinal B) Lateral C) Medial D) Cerebral
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