Local anesthetics eliminate the pain response by inhibiting the sensory nerves that carry painful stimuli to the central nervous system.Select a true statement about the mechanism of action of the local anesthetics.

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Local anesthetics block the flow of sodium ions through the sodium channel. This decreases sodium permeability across the membrane. If sodium ion movement is inhibited, nerves cannot depolarize, and conduction of impulses along the nerves is blocked.

Local Anesthetics Eliminate the Pain Response by Inhibiting the Sensory