The branch of medical science which deals with the study of drugs and their actions is called
- Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Pathology
- Medical physics
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The branch of medical science which deals with the study of drugs and their actions is called pharmacology.
Physiology is the study of the normal functioning of the body.
Pathology is the study of diseases, their causes, course, progression, etc.
Medical physics is the study of applications of physics principles in medicine.
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