An unusual correlation exists between the potency of an inhaled anesthetic and its ability to
A)dissolve in olive oil.
B)effuse through a porous membrane.
C)expand and compress.
D)react with ozone.

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The potency of an inhaled anesthetic is correlated with its lipid solubility, often measured by its ability to dissolve in olive oil. This is known as the Meyer-Overton correlation.

An Unusual Correlation Exists Between the Potency of an Inhaled