In Order to Prevent a Patient from Experiencing Pain, a Local

question 82

Multiple Choice

In order to prevent a patient from experiencing pain, a local anesthetic is injected around sensory neurons to prevent an action potential. How does a local anesthetic work?

• A) It inhibits the release of acetylcholine.
• B) It binds to and prevents the opening of potassium channels.
• C) It binds to and prevents the opening of sodium channels.
• D) It binds to and opens calcium channels.

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