Question

Which kind of pharmacokinetic model is shown in the picture?

(a) Physiologic model

(b) Compartment model

(c) Noncompartment model

(d) Mammillary model

The question was posed to me during an interview.

My doubt stems from Pharmacokinetic Models in section Pharmacokinetic Drug Interactions & Basic Considerations of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) Physiologic model

Explanation: In this model we can see compartments depending on each organ. The physiologic model is made on the basis of known anatomic and physiologic data, it presents a more realistic idea of drug disposition in various organs. Organs which have no drug disposition are excluded and organs, where drug disposition occurs, are taken into account.