Chapter 1 Student name:__________ 1) What is the main source of new drugs today? A) Plants B) Bacteria C) Chemical synthesis D) Enzyme synthesis E) Animals 2) Toxicology is best defined as the study of the: A) processes of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. B) use of drugs in treating disease. C) harmful effects of drugs on living tissue. D) preparation and administration of medicines. E) amount of drug that is required to produce therapeutic effects. 3) Identify an accurate statement about the side effects of drugs. A) Side effects are more of a nuisance than they are harmful. B) The side effects of a drug, though undesirable, play a direct role in alleviating the