What is the purpose of a preclinical pharmacokinetic study in an exotic rodent, and what common metrics are reported?

• A. To evaluate color vision.
• B. To assess taste preferences in rodents.
• C. To characterize absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion; metrics include Cmax, Tmax, AUC, half-life, clearance, and volume of distribution.
• D. To determine optimal cage size.

Answer: (C)