Local Anesthetic Agents Prevent Depolarization By

question 42

Multiple Choice

Local anesthetic agents prevent depolarization by:

• A)Blocking the sodium-potassium pump
• B)Preventing the transfer of K ions from exiting the nerve cell membrane
• C)Preventing transfer of Na ions from the interior of the nerve to the exterior
• D)Preventing transfer of Na ions from the exterior of the nerve to the interior

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