What Is True of Opiates

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is true of opiates?

• A)Opiate use is associated with feelings of both euphoria and anxiety.
• B)Opiates work as muscle relaxers by acting on the neurotransmitter GABA.
• C)At high doses,opiates can lead to death by causing cardiac arrest.
• D)Opiates have legitimate medical purposes,such as the control of diarrhea.

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Definitions:

Amygdala Activity

Refers to the function or actions within the amygdala, a brain structure involved in processing emotions such as fear, anxiety, and aggression.

Genetic Influences

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Body Weights

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Biological Parents

The individuals from whom a person has inherited their genetic material; also known as birth parents.