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Many medications introduced into the bloodstream cannot directly affect the neurons of the CNS because?
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the endothelium of CNS capillaries forms a blood-brain barrier
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Why is it that patches on the skin can be used to deliver medications to the bloodstream?
because of the substance that enters through the bloodstream and through the capillary networks in the skin......................
Why does medication in intravenous act faster than pills?
Because medication enters directly into the bloodstream through an IV but pills must dissolve before they can enter the bloodstream
Is swallowing semen safe if he is taking prescription medications?
Depends what medication. Just because it is in his bloodstream does not mean it is in his semen. Embarrassing as it may be -- this is a question for your doctor and/or pharmacist.
Which mode of entry allows contaminants to enter the bloodstream the quickest?
Intravenous injection allows contaminants to enter the bloodstream the quickest because the substance is directly injected into a vein, bypassing absorption barriers and quickly circulating throughout the body.
What chemical substance secreted by an endocrine gland directly into the blood stream?
Hormones are chemical substances secreted by endocrine glands directly into the bloodstream to regulate various physiological processes in the body.
Why are the endocrine glands called ductless glands?
Because an endocrine glad does not have a tube through which it delivers hormone to the body. They just release their hormones into the space around the gland, which diffuse into the blood stream.
The fastest-acting method of injection is?
Intravenous (IV) injection is the fastest-acting method as it delivers the medication directly into the bloodstream for immediate effect.
Is the absorption of fatty acids and monoglycerides in the blood or lymph?
Fatty acids and monoglycerides are absorbed into the lymphatic system before entering the bloodstream. This is because they are too large to be absorbed directly into the blood vessels in the small intestine. The lymphatic system eventually empties into the bloodstream near the heart.
WhAT migraine medications are not a controlled susance?
Very few migraine medications are controlled substances. The only ones that are are the medications which only treat pain and are not geared directly toward migraine. It is much better to try the medications which ARE geared directly toward migraine, because only taking pain medications will simply cover up the pain instead of the aborting the migraine, and medication-overuse can expose you to rebound headache, which can cause transformed migraine due to medication-overuse, a version of Chronic Daily Headache. None of the triptans are controlled substances. None of the preventative medications (which are all blood pressure medications, anti-seizure medications, or anti-depressants, etc..in other words, in other categories) are controlled substances.
Why people smoke alcohol?
Not many people do this because it's unpleasant and dangerous. The reason people do it is because your lungs release things directly into your bloodstream. So, by inhaling alcohol they get drunk without drinking. It's a very bad idea.
Is B12 lozenge better than pill?
Yes a B12 lozenge is better than a pill because it dissolves directly into your bloodstream if you suck on it. This will more than likely result in an increased feeling of energy.
Vasco de Gama was important to Portuguese exploration because?
He introduced "cinnamon" and "pepper" to the Portuguese, His trip made the Portuguese eager to trade directly with Indian merchants.
