A local anesthetic such as Novocaine decreases membrane permeability to Na+. The use of this anesthetic will
A. block sensory input into the CNS.
B. depolarize the cell.
C. enhance the development of EPSPs.
D. cause Cl? to enter cells instead of Na+.
E. cause membrane potential to move closer to threshold.
Answer: A
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