Multiple Choice
Why are medications absorbed rapidly when administered sublingually (under the tongue) ?
A) Acid in the saliva dissolves the drugs rapidly.
B) Ptyalin from the salivary glands digests the drug, making them absorbable.
C) The rich supply of blood vessels under the tongue absorbs the drug.
D) The warmth of the tongue dissolves the drugs quickly.
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