Which of the following effects is prevented from occurring on the target nerve during the administration of a local anesthetic agent?
A)Resting potential
B)Action potential
C)Refractory period
D)Repolarization

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Local anesthetic agents prevent the generation and propagation of action potentials in the target nerve, thereby blocking nerve conduction and inducing anesthesia. The other options (resting potential, refractory period, repolarization) are not affected by local anesthetic agents.

Which of the Following Effects Is Prevented from Occurring on the Target