Commonly Used Inhalant Anesthetics Induce Unconsciousness Via ___

question 13

Multiple Choice

Commonly used inhalant anesthetics induce unconsciousness via ___.

• A)blocking GABA receptors
• B)blocking serotonin
• C)inhibiting orexin receptors
• D)desensitizing acetylcholine receptors

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Definitions:

Tolerance

The process by which the body becomes less responsive to a substance or drug over time, requiring larger doses to achieve the same effect.

Antagonistic Effects

Outcomes that occur when two substances or actions counteract or inhibit each other's effects.

Hypomagnesemia

A medical condition characterized by low levels of magnesium in the blood, which can lead to various health problems.

Benzodiazepine

A class of psychoactive drugs known for their sedative and anxiolytic effects, often prescribed to treat anxiety, seizures, and insomnia.