How does carbamazepine (Tegretol) work to decrease seizure activity?
A) Increasing the amount of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) present in the brain
B) Decreasing the amount of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) present in the brain
C) Slowing electrical impulse conduction in the brain by altering sodium channels
D) Slowing electrical impulse conduction in the brain by altering calcium channels
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