11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System
Action Potentials
Problem 11.4a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionAlbert, the patient in question 3, takes the drug lithium, which reduces the permeability of the neuronal axolemma to Na+ (that is, it allows fewer Na+ to enter the axon). Predict the effect this would normally have on his neuronal action potentials. Do you think this drug would be beneficial or harmful, considering his condition?
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