What is the primary organ responsible for the excretion of most water-soluble drugs and their metabolites?
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Correct answer: Kidneys
The kidneys are the most important organs for drug excretion. They process blood to remove polar metabolites and unchanged water-soluble drugs through filtration and secretion into the urine.
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