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Drugs that decrease membrane permeability to sodium are used as what?
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Drugs that decrease membrane permeability to sodium are used as local anesthetics. These drugs block the sodium channels and prevent NA+ from entering the cell. NA+ influx is important to dipolarize the membrane.
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Which is true of drugs that decrease membrane permeability to sodium ions?
It would decrease the probability of generating a nerve impulse. When a neuron is activiated by a threshold stimulus, the membrane briefly becomes more permeable to sodium. If the permeability is decreased, it will be more difficult for the sodium ions to rush into the cell.
What is the definition of membrane active drugs?
i dont know the definition of the membrane active drugs.......you dnt know then why are you asking it from me
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