We Finally Know How Anesthesia Works

What is the primary effect of general anesthesia on the brain?

• It permanently alters brain function.

• It enhances sensory perception.

• It causes a temporary coma-like state.

• It induces a deep sleep.

Which hypothesis suggests that anesthetics work by dissolving in oils?

• Enzyme hypothesis

• Lipid hypothesis

• Neurotransmitter hypothesis

• Protein hypothesis

What was the main focus of the June 2020 study on anesthesia?

• Inhaled anesthetics

• Topical anesthetics

• Injected anesthetics

• Oral anesthetics

What happens to lipid rafts in nerve cells when exposed to inhaled anesthetics?

• They shrink and solidify.

• They dissolve completely.

• They expand and burst apart.

• They become more stable.

What is the role of the enzyme PLD 2 in the mechanism of anesthesia?

• It stabilizes nerve cell membranes.

• It activates TREC One protein.

• It binds to lipid rafts.

• It inhibits potassium channels.