Cocaine Was the First Local Anesthetic to Be Discovered

question 9

Multiple Choice

Cocaine was the first local anesthetic to be discovered.Explain the reason why cocaine can't be used by injection.

• A) Injected cocaine produces vasodilation.
• B) Injected cocaine produces vasoconstriction.
• C) Injected cocaine relaxes vascular smooth muscle.
• D) Injected cocaine produces hypotension.

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