This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Pharmacology
Succinylcholine is sho acting due to 
Select and explain. 
A. Rapid excretion, B. Poor absorption, C. Rapid hydrolysis, D. None of the above
C: Rapid hydrolysis
Answer: C: Rapid hydrolysis 
Explanation: Succinylcholine is rapidly metabolized in plasma by pseudocholinesterase. Ref Katzung 12th ed.