While the Mechanisms Through Which Opioid Neurons Inhibit the Activity

question 76

Multiple Choice

While the mechanisms through which opioid neurons inhibit the activity of neurons remains unclear,one known mechanism is:

• A) reduced activity of G-proteins associated with opioid receptors.
• B) increased influx of Cl-.
• C) blockade of sodium channels.
• D) the activation of inwardly rectifying K+ channels.

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