Which statement about skeletal muscle relaxants is correct?
1. They inhibit upper motor neuron activity within the central nervous system.
2. They work primarily by stimulating the peripheral nervous system.
3. They increase the amount of neurotransmitter within the muscles.
4. They stimulate motor activity within the brainstem.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: The exact mechanism by which skeletal muscle relaxants work is not fully understood. It is believed that they inhibit upper motor neuron activity, causing CNS depression.
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