Intro To Pharmacology

Question 1

Define Pharmacology.

Answer 1

The study of substances that interact with living systems through chemical processes , especially binding to regulatory molecules and activating or inhibiting normal body processes .

Question 2

Toxicology?

Answer 2

Is the branch of pharmacology that deals with the undesirable effects of chemicals on living systems , from individual cells to humans to complex ecosystems.

Question 3

What is Pharmacogenomics ?

Answer 3

• Aka Pharmacogenetics - study of the genetic variations that cause differences in drug response among individuals or populations.

Question 4

Distinguish between chemical antagonists and osmotic agents .

Answer 4

Chemical antagonists are those drugs that may interact directly with other drugs whereas osmotic agents interact almost exclusively with water molecules.

Question 5

Distinguish between Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics.

Answer 5

Pharmacokinetics refers to the activities of the body on the drug while pharmacodynamics refers to the activities of the drug on the body.