Henry's Constant for Halothane, an Anesthetic, Is Higher Than That

question 25

Multiple Choice

Henry's constant for halothane, an anesthetic, is higher than that of ether.Which anesthetic is faster acting?

• A) They act at the same rates.
• B) Halothane acts slower because it diffuses through tissue rather than being transported by the blood.
• C) Halothane acts faster because it diffuses through tissue rather than being transported by the blood.
• D) Ether acts slower because it diffuses through tissue rather than being transported by the blood.
• E) Ether acts faster because it diffuses through tissue rather than being transported by the blood.

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