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What does pharmacology primarily study?

The interaction between drugs and the body
The effects and properties of medications
The psychological impact of drug use
The social implications of substance dependency

The correct answer is: The effects and properties of medications

Pharmacology primarily studies the effects and properties of medications, which encompasses understanding how drugs affect biological systems, including their chemical characteristics, mechanisms of action, therapeutic effects, and potential side effects. It goes beyond just knowing how medications work in the body; it includes the study of how various factors such as dosage, route of administration, and the pharmacokinetics (the study of the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs) influence the therapeutic use of those medications. Additionally, while there are aspects of pharmacology that might intersect with the psychological and social implications of drug use and substance dependency, those fall more under the domain of psychology or sociology rather than pharmacology itself. Pharmacology is fundamentally rooted in biochemistry and physiology, which allows it to thoroughly assess the properties and responses of drugs in the body.