Inhalation anesthetics are either gases or:
A. esters
B. semisolids
C. volatile liquids
D. ambient air
c
Rationale: Inhalation anesthetic agents are either volatile liquids (easily vaporized) or gases and are usually delivered by using an anesthesia machine.
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