Which factor enhances the effectiveness of local anesthetics?
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Correct answer: Alkaline tissue environment
Local anesthetics work best in slightly alkaline environments. In acidic tissues such as infected areas, their effectiveness is reduced because fewer molecules penetrate nerve membranes.
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