11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System
Change in Membrane Potential
Problem 24
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionLocal anesthetics block voltage-gated Na⁺ channels. General anesthetics are thought to activate chemically gated Cl⁻ channels, thereby rendering the nervous system quiescent while surgery is performed. What specific process do anesthetics impair, and how does this interfere with nerve impulse transmission?
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