The anticholinesterase action of edrophonium is short lasting because termination of its action depends on: A. Dissociation and diffusion of the drug from the enzyme B. Hydrolysis of the drug by the enzyme C. Synthesis of fresh enzyme molecules D. A combination of the above three processes

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A. Dissociation and diffusion of the drug from the enzyme

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