Constipation Is a Side Effect from Opioid Use Due To

question 1

Multiple Choice

Constipation is a side effect from opioid use due to:

• A) Spasmogenic activity on smooth muscle and mu₂ receptors in the GI tract
• B) Spasmolytic activity on smooth muscle and mu₂ receptors in the GI tract
• C) Spasmogenic activity on smooth muscle and mu₁ receptors in the GI tract
• D) Spasmolytic activity on smooth muscle and mu₁ receptors in the GI tract

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Definitions:

Flat Bone

Bones that have a flat, thin shape and are often involved in protecting internal organs or providing a large area for muscle attachment.

Tarsals

are the collection of seven bones in the foot situated between the bones of the lower leg and the metatarsals of the foot.

Short Bone

Bones that are about as long as they are wide, providing support and stability with little to no movement, typically found in the wrist and ankle.