Nondepolarizing agents

a. cause muscles to fasciculate and remain in a refractory state.
b. bind to acetylcholine receptors and cause a sustained postsynaptic membrane depolarization.
c. produce paralysis and muscle weakness by competing with acetylcholine for binding at the acetylcholine receptors.
d. all of the above are correct.


ANS: C

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