A person taking antibiotics must take pills several times each day to maintain effective concentrations in the blood. This is because of
A) secretion.
B) osmoregulation.
C) a decrease in angiotensin.
D) a decrease in antidiuretic hormone.
E) reabsorption.

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Secretion is the process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion. In the context of antibiotics and maintaining effective concentrations in the blood, secretion refers to the body's process of eliminating the antibiotic, which necessitates taking multiple doses throughout the day to maintain its therapeutic level.

A Person Taking Antibiotics Must Take Pills Several Times Each