In drug absorption, 'Facilitated Diffusion' differs from 'Simple Diffusion' because it:
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Correct answer: Requires a specific carrier protein and can be saturated
Facilitated diffusion uses a membrane transporter to move drugs down their concentration gradient. Unlike simple diffusion, the rate is limited by the number of transporters (saturation) and can be inhibited by competing molecules.
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