At the cellular level, the treatment of seizures is generally accomplished by ________ the influx of ________ ions into the neural cells.
A) enhancing; potassium
B) inhibiting; potassium
C) inhibiting; sodium and calcium
D) enhancing; sodium and calcium

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Seizures are caused by excessive neuronal activity in the brain, which is often triggered by an influx of sodium and calcium ions into neural cells. Therefore, inhibiting the influx of these ions is the most effective way to treat seizures at the cellular level. Enhancing the influx of ions (potassium, sodium, or calcium) would only exacerbate the problem.

At the Cellular Level, the Treatment of Seizures Is Generally