Question

Several factors such as the thickness of stratum corneum, presence of hair follicles, trauma, hydration of the skin, Grooming, exposure to chemicals determine the passive absorption of drugs from the surface of the skin to below.

(a) True

(b) False

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I'm obligated to ask this question of Drugs Absorption from Non Oral Extravascular Sites in section Absorption of Drugs of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) True

For explanation I would say: The statement is true. The thickness of stratum corneum, presence of hair follicles, trauma, hydration of skins, grooming, exposure to the chemicals determine the passive absorption of drugs from the surface of the skin to below. This list also includes the age of the patient, the environment humidity, and temperature, permeation of the enhancers and use of other drugs.