<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyHow is potency related to minimal alveolar concentration MAC?  <response>: <reason> Potency and minimal alveolar concentration MAC are two important measures of the effects of anesthesia. Potency refers to the amount of a given anesthetic agent that is required to produce a certain level of anesthesia. MAC, on the other hand, is a measure of the concentration of anesthetic that is required to prevent movement in response to a surgical stimulus in 50 of patients. The relationship between potency and MAC is inversely proportional, which means that as the potency of an anesthetic agent increases, the MAC required to achieve a certain level of anesthesia decreases. Conversely, as the potency of an anesthetic agent decreases, the MAC required to achieve a certain level of anesthesia increases. Understanding the relationship between potency and MAC is important for ensuring that patients receive the appropriate amount of anesthesia during surgical procedures. 