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What is the main function of skeletal muscle relaxants?
What is the main function of skeletal muscle relaxants?
- Inhibit the release of acetylcholine
- Promote muscle relaxation (correct)
- Increase calcium influx into muscles
- Induce muscle contraction
Which classification of skeletal muscle relaxants includes drugs like Baclofen and Diazepam?
Which classification of skeletal muscle relaxants includes drugs like Baclofen and Diazepam?
- Centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxants (correct)
- Indirect-acting skeletal muscle relaxants
- Direct-acting skeletal muscle relaxants
- Peripherally-acting (Neuromuscular blockers)
What enzyme is responsible for destroying 80% of the released acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction?
What enzyme is responsible for destroying 80% of the released acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction?
- Acetyltransferase
- Acetylcholinesterase (correct)
- Calcium kinase
- Neuromuscularase
What happens when an action potential reaches the terminal of the motor neuron at the neuromuscular junction?
What happens when an action potential reaches the terminal of the motor neuron at the neuromuscular junction?
Which event leads to the release of acetylcholine into the synaptic cleft at the neuromuscular junction?
Which event leads to the release of acetylcholine into the synaptic cleft at the neuromuscular junction?
What is the role of intracellular Ca+ in muscle contraction?
What is the role of intracellular Ca+ in muscle contraction?
What is the mechanism of action of depolarizing muscle relaxants like Suxamethonium?
What is the mechanism of action of depolarizing muscle relaxants like Suxamethonium?
How is Phase II Block caused in the context of muscle relaxants?
How is Phase II Block caused in the context of muscle relaxants?
What is the purpose of constantly monitoring neuromuscular function with a nerve stimulator during the administration of muscle relaxants?
What is the purpose of constantly monitoring neuromuscular function with a nerve stimulator during the administration of muscle relaxants?
In infants and neonates, why is the dose of suxamethonium different from adults?
In infants and neonates, why is the dose of suxamethonium different from adults?
