The Mechanism of Action of Many Anesthetics Is Now Thought

question 67

Multiple Choice

The mechanism of action of many anesthetics is now thought to involve a

• A) change in the organization (order) of membrane lipids.
• B) specific interaction with integral membrane proteins.
• C) direct influence on the active transport rate.
• D) plugging of the sodium channels.

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