Absorption of poorly permeable drugs improves with higher luminal concentration. Where in the gastrointestinal tract would you expect such a drug to be best absorbed? More across membrane Esophagus Stomach Upper part of small intestine - permeable best absorbed in lower portion of Lower part of small intestine.
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