Research Suggests That the Body's Endogenous Opioids May Contribute to All

question 223

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that the body's endogenous opioids may contribute to all of the following EXCEPT

• A) the modulation of eating behavior
• B) the regulation of sleep
• C) the body's response to stress
• D) the modulation of pain

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Definitions:

Internal Intercostals

Muscles located between the ribs that assist with the process of respiration by decreasing the volume of the thoracic cavity during exhalation.

Superior Border

The uppermost edge or boundary of an anatomical structure.

Inferior Rib

Refers to the lower ribs in the human rib cage, possibly intended to distinguish them from upper ribs but not a standard anatomical term.

Transverses Thoracis

A muscle within the thorax that plays a role in the movement of the thoracic cage during respiration.