Asked by Akshiti Parashar on Sep 28, 2024
Opiate drugs bind onto the same receptor sites as the body's own endorphins.What effect,then,do opiate drugs have
A) They increase anxiety and agitation.
B) They inhibit visual sensations.
C) They produce insomnia.
D) They relieve pain.
Opiate Drugs
A classification of narcotics derived from the opium poppy plant, often used for pain relief but also associated with a high potential for addiction and abuse.
Endorphins
Naturally occurring peptides in the brain that act as neurotransmitters and have pain-relieving properties similar to morphine.
Agitation
A state of anxiety or nervous excitement, often manifesting as restless or tumultuous behavior.
- Acquire knowledge about the roles of drugs as agonists or antagonists in the nervous system.
- Comprehend the physiological and mental effects resulting from imbalances or alterations within neurotransmitter systems.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the roles of drugs as agonists or antagonists in the nervous system.
- Comprehend the physiological and mental effects resulting from imbalances or alterations within neurotransmitter systems.