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What is the function of local anesthetics?(a) Suppress the activity of the brain(b) Render a specific portion insensitive to pain(c) Suppress the function of a whole organ(d) Make the patient’s full body insensitive to painI got this question in unit test.Question is taken from Mechanism of Action of Local Anesthetic topic in chapter Local & General Anesthetics, Opioid Analgesics, Drug Addiction and Drug Abuse of Drug Biotechnology

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The correct option is (b) RENDER a specific portion insensitive to pain

Explanation: LOCAL anesthetics are also called REGIONAL anesthetics. Used to render a specific portion of the body insensitive to pain. They interfere with nerve IMPULSE TRANSMISSION to specific areas of the body. These anesthetics do not cause loss of consciousness.



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