You are a neurologist working with a patient that has been having problems with consistent
seizures. After extensive tests you determine that the patient is suffering from epilepsy
(uncontrollable action potentials in the brain). You prescribe sodium valproate to the patient.
Sodium valproate works by inhibiting voltage dependent sodium channels. Select the answers
that explain to the patient what is causing this disorder and how this medication is going to
help with the seizures.
Reducing voltage gated channel sensitivity, IPSPs will be reduced on the receiving neuron
With reduced voltage gated channels signals large amounts of neurons will not depolarize at the same
time.
Sodium valproate helps by inhibiting sodium channels, reducing the ability of neurons to depolarize as
easily.
Reducing voltage gated channel sensitivity, EPSPs will be reduced on the receiving neuron
With a decrease of voltage gated channels, reploarization phase will be increased and reduce the
likelihood of an action potential
