Opioids Such as Morphine Reduce Pain by Which of the Following

question 9

Multiple Choice

Opioids such as morphine reduce pain by which of the following mechanisms?

• A) blocking receptors that detect pain-producing compounds
• B) activating receptors that lead to neuronal hyperpolarization
• C) blocking receptors that lead to neuronal depolarization
• D) blocking sodium channels that are expressed in a subset of nociceptors

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Definitions:

Brain Activity

The electrical and chemical processes occurring within the brain that enable thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Participants

Individuals who take part in a study or experiment, providing data or responses for research purposes.

Superimposed

Placed or laid over something else, typically so that both things are still evident.

Global Workspace Model

A theory in cognitive science and neuroscience that describes how different parts of the brain communicate and integrate information, creating a conscious experience.