How Do Morphine, Heroin, and Other Opiates Affect the Nervous

question 96

Multiple Choice

How do morphine, heroin, and other opiates affect the nervous system?

• A) They distort the shape of the axon membrane.
• B) They decrease the supply of blood to the cerebral cortex.
• C) They increase the number of sodium ions in the brain.
• D) They bind to receptors that use endorphins as their neurotransmitters.

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Definitions:

Incentive to Deviate

A situation where a party has a profitable reason to diverge from a prescribed strategy or agreement.

Monopoly Output

The quantity of goods or services produced by a monopolist, characterized by the lack of competition and the ability to control prices.

Colluding Duopoly Firms

Two firms in a duopolistic market condition that agree, often secretly or illegally, to set prices or control the market in a way that disadvantages competitors or exploits consumers.

Price Rise

An increase in the cost of goods or services, often equated with inflation but can also indicate a market adjustment due to supply and demand.