RLO: The Liver and Drug Metabolism

 

Resources

 

Title/link Description
The Anatomy of the Liver (RLO) Introduction to the external and internal anatomy of the liver.
The Physiology of the Liver (RLO) An introduction to liver physiology and its role in metabolism.
Understanding First-pass Metabolism (RLO) Description of the first pass metabolism of orally-administered drugs in the liver and gastrointestinal tract.
Plasma Proteins and Drug Distribution (RLO) Examining the role of plasma proteins in the distribution and retention of drugs in the body.
Half-life of Drugs (RLO) To understand the half-life of drugs and its relationship with volume of distribution and clearance.
The Kidneys and Drug Excretion (RLO) Examining the role of the kidneys in the exretion of drugs from the body.