Which Component of the Local Anesthetic Molecule Improves the Lipid

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which component of the local anesthetic molecule improves the lipid solubility,facilitating the penetration of the anesthetic through the lipid-rich membrane where the receptor sites are located?

• A) Hydrophilic amino group
• B) Intermediate hydrocarbon ester or amide chain
• C) Lipophilic aromatic ring
• D) All options listed

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Definitions:

Fovea

A small depression in the retina where visual acuity is highest due to the concentration of cones.

Optic Disk

The point in the eye where the optic nerve fibers exit the retina, often referred to as the blind spot because it lacks photoreceptors.

Ganglion Cells

Neurons whose axons form the optic nerve.

Axon Terminals

The endpoints of axons where neurotransmitters are released to communicate with neighboring neurons or muscle cells.