Which statement is false regarding the absorption and distribution of local anesthetic drugs?

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B) The lungs, brain, heart, and kidneys will receive more drug because they are highly perfused with blood.
C) Injection into highly vascular regions will result in faster absorption and distribution.
D) Bone and epithelium will receive more drug.


D

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