Opiate Drugs Bind onto the Same Receptor Sites as the Body's

question 89

Multiple Choice

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 all sensations.
• C)They produce insomnia.
• D)They relieve pain.

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Definitions:

Weight Thermostats

The concept suggesting that the body regulates its weight around a biologically predetermined point, akin to a thermostat regulates temperature.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions such as breathing and circulation.

Hunger

The physical sensation and psychological drive for food intake, resulting from the body's energy needs.

Settling Point

A theory related to body weight regulation, proposing that weight stabilizes around a natural "set point" determined by genetics and environment.