Chapter 2 Pharmacokinetic Key Terms Crossword

The body’s constant effort to maintain a state of health and stability
Protein molecule located on the surface of or within the cell
The property of a receptor site that enables it to bind to a specific chemical messenger
The strength by which a particular messenger binds to its receptor site
Drug that enhances the natural reaction to the messenger
inhibits the natural reaction of the body to the messenger
A fatty molecule
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a fluid
The study of the activity of a drug within the body over a period of time
A drug enters the circulatory system
The movement of a drug from the bloodstream, through body fluids and tissues, to the site of action
Process that converts drugs to other biochemical compounds
The converted substance
An increase in enzyme activity
A reduction in enzyme activity
Occurs mainly in kidneys or liver
The rate at which a drug is eliminated from a specific volume of blood per unit of time
The quantity of a drug administered at one time
The administration of a specific amount, dose number, and dose frequency of drug
The fraction of drug made available at the site of physiological activity