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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A higher Henry's constant indicates that halothane is less soluble in blood, allowing it to diffuse more quickly into tissues, leading to faster onset of action.

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