Cocaine selectively blocks Na+ (sodium)channels,which is the mechanism that leads to
A)CNS stimulation.
B)increased heart rate.
C)local anesthetic effects.
D)cocaine dependence.

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Cocaine's ability to block sodium channels is what gives it local anesthetic properties, as it prevents nerve conduction in the area where it is applied.

Cocaine Selectively Blocks Na+ (Sodium)channels,which Is the Mechanism That Leads