1. Absorption:: Answer movement of drug from site given, across body membranes tocirculating fluids 2. Distribution:: Answer transport of drug through body Specific anatomic barriers (Blood-brain barrier and fetal-placental barrier) 3. Metabolism: Answer biotransformation or conversion of drug to be easily removed fromthe body (generally done by the liver) 4. Sympathetic nervous system: Answer -increase in HR/ contractility, glucose release -Inhibits salivation, digestion; relaxes bladder -Dilates pupils, bronchioles -Secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine 5. Parasympathetic nervous system: Answer -Rest and Digest (and repair) -Stimulates salivation, digestion, and gallbladder function -Constricts pupils and bronchioles -Slows heart rate, contractility -Contracts bladder