Paralytic medications exert their effect by:

A) blocking the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine from the sympathetic nervous system.
B) competitively binding to the motor neurons in the brain, thus blocking their ability to send messages.
C) functioning at the neuromuscular junction and relaxing the muscle by impeding the action of acetylcholine.
D) blocking the function of the autonomic nervous system and impeding the action of acetylcholinesterase.

Answer: C) functioning at the neuromuscular junction and relaxing the muscle by impeding the action of acetylcholine.

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