Local Anesthetics Eliminate the Pain Response by Inhibiting the Sensory

question 12

Multiple Choice

Local anesthetics eliminate the pain response by inhibiting the sensory nerves that carry painful stimuli to the central nervous system.Select a true statement about the mechanism of action of the local anesthetics.

• A) Sodium ions are blocked from passing through the cell membrane.
• B) Nerve depolarization is prevented.
• C) Conduction of impulses along the nerves is blocked.
• D) All of the above are true.

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