This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Short elimination half–life (8–10 min) of esmolol (beta–adrenergic blocker) is due to: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Rapid redistribution, B. Rapid elimination by kidney, C. Hydrolysis by blood esterase, D. Rapid protein binding', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: None', 'role': 'assistant'}]