<prompt> Malignant hypehermia is caused due to which of the following mechanism?Increased intracellular NADecreased intracellular chlorineIncreased intracellular CaIncreased serum K  <response>: The mechanism involves a sudden rise in intracellular calcium due to release of stored calcium in sarcoplasmic reticulum, stimulating contraction, rhabdomyolysis and a hypermetabolic state.Refer: stoeltings pharmacology and physiology in anaesthetic practice, 5th edition, pg no.823 