A local anesthetic such as Novocaine decreases membrane permeability to Na+ ions. The use of this anesthetic will

A. block sensory input into the CNS.
B. enhance the development of EPSPs.
C. cause RMP to move closer to threshold.
D. cause Cl- ions to enter cells instead of Na+ ions.
E. depolarize the cell.


A

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