Question

Which pharmacokinetic model is drawn on the basis of anatomic and physiologic data?

(a) Compartment model

(b) Caternary model

(c) Physiologic model

(d) Mammillary model

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Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) Physiologic model

To elaborate: The physiologic model is drawn on the basis of anatomic and physiologic data. Thus, it represents a more realistic picture of drug disposition in various organs and tissues. The number of compartments to be added depends on the drug that how many organs the drug will get distributed to.