Which Part of the Chemical Structure of a Local Anesthetic

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which part of the chemical structure of a local anesthetic determines the pattern of biotransformation of the anesthetic?

• A) Lipophilic part
• B) Hydrophilic part
• C) Intermediate chain
• D) All of the above

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