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What is the primary function of the drugs used to induce skeletal muscle paralysis?
What is the primary function of the drugs used to induce skeletal muscle paralysis?
- To increase muscle strength
- To stimulate muscle contraction
- To relax muscles during surgical procedures (correct)
- To treat Spastic disorders
Which type of channels are stimulated by the release of Ach during AP propagation?
Which type of channels are stimulated by the release of Ach during AP propagation?
- Voltage-sensitive K+ channels
- Voltage-sensitive Ca2+ channels
- Muscarinic receptors
- Nicotinic Na+ channels (correct)
What is the term for the development of a potential difference across the muscle membrane during AP propagation?
What is the term for the development of a potential difference across the muscle membrane during AP propagation?
- Action potential
- Threshold potential
- Depolarization
- Endplate potential (correct)
What is the primary mechanism of AP propagation down the muscle?
What is the primary mechanism of AP propagation down the muscle?
What is the role of the neurotranmitter released by the nerve during AP propagation?
What is the role of the neurotranmitter released by the nerve during AP propagation?
What is the term for the potential difference that stimulates the contraction of muscle fibers?
What is the term for the potential difference that stimulates the contraction of muscle fibers?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Succinylcholine?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Succinylcholine?
Which of the following muscle relaxants is metabolized by pseudocholinesterases?
Which of the following muscle relaxants is metabolized by pseudocholinesterases?
What is the primary clinical application of Dantrolene?
What is the primary clinical application of Dantrolene?
What is the duration of action of Mivacurium?
What is the duration of action of Mivacurium?
What is the adverse effect of Succinylcholine that is associated with genetic disorder of skeletal muscle calcium regulation?
What is the adverse effect of Succinylcholine that is associated with genetic disorder of skeletal muscle calcium regulation?
Which of the following is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant?
Which of the following is a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant?
What is the primary action of Baclofen at the pre-synaptic and post-synaptic receptors in the spinal cord?
What is the primary action of Baclofen at the pre-synaptic and post-synaptic receptors in the spinal cord?
What is the primary route of administration for Dantrolene?
What is the primary route of administration for Dantrolene?
What is the primary effect of Pyridostigmine on acetylcholinesterase?
What is the primary effect of Pyridostigmine on acetylcholinesterase?
What is the primary elimination route of Pyridostigmine?
What is the primary elimination route of Pyridostigmine?
What is a common adverse effect of Diazepam?
What is a common adverse effect of Diazepam?
What is the approximate half-life of Baclofen?
What is the approximate half-life of Baclofen?
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