Question

The study of action of drug is known as

• A. Physiology
• B. Pharmacology
• C. Pharmacognosy
• D. Pharmaceutical chemistry

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Pharmacology

Pharmacognosy is the study of medicines derived from natural sources.
Physiology is the scientific study of the normal function of living systems.
Pharmaceutical chemistry is the science dealing with the composition and preparation of chemical compounds used in medical diagnoses and therapies.
Pharmacology is the branch of medicine and biology concerned with the study of drug action. It is concerned with the sources, chemical properties and effects of the drugs. Thus, the correct answer is option B.