Lidocaine Blocks Voltage-Gated Na⁺ Channels

question 125

Multiple Choice

Lidocaine blocks voltage-gated Na⁺ channels. How would exposure to lidocaine affect nerve function?

• A)Resting membrane potential values would increase.
• B)Resting membrane potential values would decrease.
• C)It would take longer to reach peak depolarization.
• D)Nerve depolarization would last for a longer period of time.
• E)None of the answer options is correct.

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