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During absorption of drug in human body through passive diffusion, the rate of diffusion is determined by

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During absorption of drug in human body through passive diffusion, the rate of diffusion is determined by
  1. Fick's law
  2. Henry's law
  3. Beer's law
  4. Schanker's law

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - Fick's law
Passive diffusion across membranes follows Fick's first law: rate is proportional to the concentration gradient, area, and permeability.

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