What does the term 'Bioavailability' (F) specifically refer to?
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Correct answer: The fraction of an administered dose that reaches the systemic circulation unchanged
Bioavailability is the proportion of the administered dose that reaches the systemic circulation in an active form. For intravenous administration, bioavailability is considered to be 100% (F=1.0).
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