Which term means leaving the body?

A. Distribution: Distribution refers to the process of a drug moving through the bloodstream to various tissues in the body, not leaving the body. B. Absorption: Absorption is the process by which a drug enters the bloodstream from the site of administration. It is not related to the drug leaving the body. C. Metabolism: Metabolism is the process by which the body breaks down a drug, typically in the liver, before it is excreted. D. Excretion: Excretion is the correct term. It refers to the process by which drugs and their metabolites are eliminated from the body, primarily through the kidneys (urine) or the gastrointestinal tract (feces).