Which one of the following statements is applicable to absorption of drugs from the gastrointestinal tract?
A) Absorption of weak acids occurs only from the stomach and not from the small intestine.
B) Some drugs are metabolized extensively by the liver and do not reach the general circulation (first-pass effect)
C) Ingesting drugs with food always enhances drug absorption.
D) None
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