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Which one of the following is not a characteristic for the small intestine?(a) Peristaltic movement(b) Long transit time(c) High permeability(d) PH 4-9This question was posed to me in an online quiz.This interesting question is from Drugs Absorption from Non Oral Extravascular Sites in section Absorption of Drugs of Drug Biotechnology |
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Answer» RIGHT answer is (d) PH 4-9 The best explanation: The pH of the small intestine is in the range of 5-7.5. It gives the most FAVOURABLE drugs to remain unionized. The PERMEABILITY movement of the intestine is SLOW, transit time is long and the permeability is high. |
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