Buprenorphine Is an Opioid Analgesic That Is Considered to Have $\kappa$

question 25

Multiple Choice

Buprenorphine is an opioid analgesic that is considered to have both agonist and antagonist opioid receptor effects, which allows for the benefit of providing a long duration of effect with fewer adverse effects compared to other drugs in this class. Buprenorphine exhibits agonistic activity at the ___________ receptor, and antagonistic activity at the _____________ receptor.

• A)(\(\kappa\)(kappa), \(\mu\) (mu))
• B)(\(\mu\) (mu), \(\kappa\)(kappa))
• C)(\(\kappa\) (kappa), \(\delta\) (delta))
• D)(Both \(\kappa\) (kappa) and \(\theta\)(theta))

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Definitions:

Mesobrain

Another term for the midbrain, which is a portion of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements through control of skeletal muscles.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting 'rest and digest' functions.