This document provides an overview of the process of metabolism. It discusses how metabolism involves two phases - phase I and phase II. Phase I reactions make the drug more polar through processes like oxidation, reduction, and hydrolysis. Phase II then involves conjugating the drug or phase I metabolite with biomolecules like glucuronic acid, sulfate, or amino acids to make it more hydrophilic and easily excreted. The liver is the primary site of drug metabolism, which helps terminate the drug's action and eliminate it from the body.